Dam Dam Stompland (Neu)

The shadow-jumping mechanic is such a clever twist on fighting games, and the fish head on legs had me in stitches the whole time. It’s rare to find a brawler that’s this creative and genuinely fun to play with friends.

The fish-headed character had me laughing out loud within minutes, and the shadow-jumping mechanic is surprisingly addictive once you get the timing down. My kids and I have been taking turns trying to beat each other’s high scores for hours.

Jumping on shadows sounds silly but the timing mechanic is surprisingly deep, and I’ve already spent hours mastering each character’s shadow size. The fish-head is hilarious, but the real fun is finding which zany fighter suits your style.