The best video games of 2024

Retro formats and characters are providing hours of entertainment

“Animal Well”This game has the look and feel of a title from the 1990s, but its simple appearance belies a world of exploration. Players are drawn into an underground labyrinth full of secrets waiting to be unlocked.

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