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The presentation is wonderful, with its chunky pixel-art and Game Boy Colour-style palette, which captures the era perfectly. Each area is brimming with personality and manages to communicate its narrative through the strong art direction. Backed by a stunning score, these elements combine to deliver a remarkable aesthetic that feels...
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is a wonderful homage to the history of the franchise. Fans of Batman are in for a treat, as each moment references iconic elements from the movies, comics, video games, and television while piecing together its own story. While the difficulty is low,...
Outbound
In that way, Outbound is kind of like real-life camping. Freed from any burdensome goals, you’re merely soaking in the sights and enriching your experience. Rather than bingeing this game on a weekend, you’d be better served by checking in for a few hours a week. Stop by, light a...
I remember seeing a preview of Thick as Thieves when it was a PvPvE-focused game. It feels like the shift to single player/co-op stripped away some intangible but important elements. What remains is a fun but limited stealth action game, with lots of potential and room to grow but disappointingly...
Bubsy 4D
I had a lot of fun with Bubsy 4D. The platforming is frantic and flailing, but somehow still precise and forgiving. The writing is corny yet charming. And the visuals feel nostalgic for a world that existed for a handful of Saturday mornings. At the same time, this game can...
Luna Abyss
First-person bullet hell shooters aren’t all that common, so Luna Abyss immediately stands out as something fresh. It’s a polished and confident game overall, and it doesn’t try to layer on too many systems or mechanics. It’s pretty linear and although the environments are atmospheric, they’re also static, darkly creepy...
The characters are well-written and engaging, from troublesome Little My to morose Misabel and ever-finicky Fillyjonk. Moomintroll himself is quite a sweet protagonist, but his isolation leads him to show more sides of himself. It’s interesting to watch him slowly grow as he encounters brand-new problems.
For those who feel lost, like I did a couple of times, the key is to follow the Red Question Marks. They advance the plot and use the Management Screen to abandon contracts that are too difficult. If a battle goes south, don’t be afraid to Retreat. It costs your...
Directive 8020
Directive 8020 is Supermassive Games doing what it does best: making a horror adventure out of genre fiction. In this case, it’s body-snatching, Alien-hunting sci-fi and a diminishing crew under increasing pressure. Both its setting and time-jumping narrative construction make it unique, but it never strays very far from the...
While this might not be my usual type of game, I had a great time with it nonetheless. Elder Gods is crammed with gorgeous set pieces, clever puzzles, and engrossing writing. I got stuck more than I would have liked, which threw off the pacing. Between that and the adventurous...
Mixtape
Mixtape sets a new bar for cinematic experiences. Taking inspiration from the legendary work of John Hughes and combining it with the sensibilities of modern animation, Beethoven & Dinosaur manages to create something that feels fresh and distinct. Through its heartwarming and emotional story, you quickly form a connection with...
Ground Zero
Ground Zero is one of the most complete indie survival horror games I’ve run across in a long time. While it may come across as a Resident Evil clone, Ground Zero is more like a companion game than a mere clone. The game keeps itself fresh with its generous mix...
