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.
Ninja Theory surrounds players with uncertainty and doubt, creating a narrative-focused journey that is compelling even when it isn't traditionally entertaining.
With an great competitive multiplayer suite, a fun take on the wave-based survival formula, and an imaginative single-player mode, Splatoon 2 is an excellent evolution.