The I’m on Observation Duty series is one of the most unique horror adventure titles available. In Notovia’s I’m on Observation Duty 6, players are tasked with being supernatural security guards for haunted places, watching over a bank of cameras and quickly reporting ghostly trouble before it can escalate.
An almost forgotten series without a new entry in over a decade comes roaring back with the release of Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon. With extremely challenging gameplay, it quickly becomes one of the most hardcore and action-packed mech combat battlers ever made.
This week Modern Gamer columnist Marie Brownhill turns the key on the retro-themed racer Sunrise GP. Developer Gamedust has created a really entertaining experience for the Nintendo Switch that looks like a classic arcade title but drives like a modern racer.
This week Modern Gamer columnist Marie Brownhill felt like breaking something, and Ship Graveyard Simulator fit that bill nicely, tasking players to smash up decommissioned ships for fun and profit. Ship Graveyard Simulator has players dismantling ships, selling materials to vendors, hiring workers and more.
Railway Empire 2 is a deep dive into the management of railroads during their golden age when they helped to tie together continents, supported thriving cities and ushered in the industrial revolution. This is a business sim made specifically for those who really enjoy all things trains and railroads.
This week our intrepid Modern Gamer Marie Brownhill dons her best witch hat and goes into business selling magical elixirs in Potion Tycoon. The title is highly detailed, to the point that it might feel a touch too much like having an actual second job, but is perfect for those who enjoy detailed management simulations.
This week, Modern Gamer Marie Brownhill looks at Painter Simulator, currently in Early Access on Steam that lets players paint by numbers, animating those objects once they are fully colored in. The title also offers some others interesting activities, and the more painting that is done, the more special missions that can be unlocked.
With spring here and summer on the way, Modern Gamer Marie Brownhill looks back at the winter season while driving a giant snow plow in Snow Plowing Simulator. The title has players keeping roads and parking lots clear in a cold and snowy winter wonderland.
Beach Invasion 1944 is a WWII FPS title that tasks players with defending beach fortifications against invading forces who are attacking with troops, tanks, planes and more. It’s ultimately a losing battle, but skillful players can try to hold out for as long as possible.
Our reviewer Vincent Mahoney had an absolutely phenomenal time playing Everspace 2, a title with an incredible amount of customization options in a massive sci-fi universe that is filled with intense starfighter combat and plenty opportunities for lucrative looting.
