July games you might have missed

polygon.com:

A lot of video games comes out every month, even during slower months like July. If you gave the game release calendar a thwap with the ol’ broom, a few huge AAA-tier games would likely drop to the ground like anvils. They’d kick up a cloud that overshadows the arrival of smaller games — potentially great ones, even, from developers you might’ve heard of and new indie creators alike. Like, some that may actually end up on your GOTY list.

We don’t want to let these games slip by (and you’d probably like to know about them, right?), so each month we’ll be rounding up a handful of notable game launches that you should know about. Stay tuned near the end of every month for our next batch of video game deep cuts.

It’s tough to consider anything related to Disney to be a deep cut of a game these days, but Disney Illusion Island definitely gives off the vibe. It’s a 2D side scrolling platformer that can be played alone, or with up to three others locally. The game has a gorgeous animated style, bucking the traditional look used to bring the likes of Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy to life.

If you enjoy games like Rayman Legends, Mario 2D titles, and other platformers, this seems like one to check out when it launches exclusively on the Nintendo Switch on July 28.

The direct sequel to Oxenfree, an indie hit from early 2016, just launched. Oxenfree 2: Lost Signals is set five years after the predecessor, and it seems bigger, and more mysterious than before, while keeping its signature graphical and narrative style that’s recognizable from the jump.

I’m particularly interested to try its radio frequency tuning mechanic, which unlike real FM and AM radio waves, can alter the environment to help you solve