Though not every part lives up to the high bar set by its main gameplay, Australia Did It is ultimately defined by its creative combination mechanics, improvisational gameplay, and outstanding turn-based defense system.
Though not every part lives up to the high bar set by its main gameplay, Australia Did It is ultimately defined by its creative combination mechanics, improvisational gameplay, and outstanding turn-based defense system.
Tenebris Somnia's effective blend of classic adventure game design and live-action filmmaking results in a captivating, spooky, and well-crafted adventure.
Mixtape's stellar writing, concise runtime, and inspired use of its licensed soundtrack make it an instant classic and a heartfelt trip down memory lane.
Inkonbini: One Store Many Stories is neither narratively nor mechanically engaging, and though protagonist Makoto seemed to enjoy each shift, I rarely did.
The goofy angle and unexpected production values help Darwin feel different, but frequent design annoyances and over reliance on bland stealth gameplay prevent it from rising to the top.
Fatal Frame II is frightening with its near-constant jump scares, oppressive atmosphere, difficult enemies, and arguably too much darkness. But more so than fear, the emotion I frequently grappled with was frustration.
Cairn is more than a remarkably gripping mountain-climbing game. It's also a deeply affecting narrative of anguish, loss, and the steep cost of obsession.
Keeper is strange in many ways, and sometimes crosses over into genuine psychedelia. In evaluating it as a game, some things didn’t work for me. As a piece of art and creative endeavor, it fares far better.
Its adorable aesthetic and wordless storytelling make this brief adventure one worth sharing with family or a friend, but its distant camera angle and visual filters were frustrating obstacles on an otherwise picturesque road.
Sword of the Sea moves at the pace of a magical swordsperson speeding across sand dunes on a floating blade at 170 miles per hour, and it never gives you a reason to look away.
While I wouldn’t wish the plight of And Roger's protagonist on my worst enemy, I would happily recommend this experience as another strong example of video games' strength as a storytelling medium
Though I relished in each moment of discovery and lived for the run where I put together my learnings to complete all the goals in one run, Time Flies' lifespan is nearly as short as the titular character's.
