UNDEADLINE
An unusual shoot-’em-up from the developer best known for the Hydlide series, Undeadline adds light RPG elements to the mix to create a more tactical take on the genre. This is a supremely replayable shooter that puts great emphasis on choice and experimentation. The first six stages can be tackled in any order, like a Mega Man game, all of them featuring multiple routes and plenty of secrets. There are three playable characters who all have their own unique abilities and stats to level up, if you can find the hidden fairies in each stage. There’s also a wide range of collectible powers that vary in effectiveness depending on how you’ve levelled your character. Undeadline may be a little on the expensive side but the quality and challenge give it great value.