Jordan Rudek
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140
It’s reductive to say that if you’ve played one minimalist platformer, you’ve played them all; that’s certainly not true. But it is true that these games generally aren’t for everyone, and that’s definitely the case with 140. The four levels can be completed in an hour or two, and there...
Jamestown+
Jamestown+ is an incredibly competent and satisfying vertical shooter with a unique setting and a fair amount of content. If you enjoy unlocking new ships and replaying levels with your new toys and on higher difficulty settings, you can’t go wrong here. Those who enjoy co-op player with their shoot-’em-ups...
If the major selling point of Riverbond is the wide variety of character skins and weapon types, that’s just not enough to create a very compelling gameplay experience. Yes, it’s funny to run around as a voxelized slice of watermelon swinging a pirate sword or wielding dual hammers, but...
The Touryst
The Touryst is a wonderful slice of adventure gaming paradise, but it features some tough platforming and challenges that can be a little frustrating. Ultimately, though, these concerns are minor when compared to the visual splendour and dream-like atmosphere of the various islands and environments. Although it might not take...
Overall, Black Future ‘88 is stylish and fun, but the experience feels fleeting. Once you’ve played a few runs or tried the assist mode, it’s possible that you’ve seen most of what’s on offer. Unlocking new characters, weapons, and perks adds replay value, as do the daily challenges, but it’s...
Given that I spent most of my time with Julian and didn’t end up recruiting all of the possible party members, there are a number of elements of Romancing SaGa 3 that I still haven’t even experienced. There is a scenario where you can play at being ruler of the...
Children of Morta is one of the most wonderful surprises of 2019, and it needs to be on your radar. The progression system and unlockables mean that even an unsuccessful 20-minute run will yield tangible growth to make the next run easier. Those who aren’t wholly into rogue-lites, like me,...
Some English voice acting, easy-to-navigate menus, and the colorful dungeons are all positives. Having to use the unique exploration abilities of the Blood Maidens to overcome certain obstacles means you aren’t just mindlessly wandering through corridors, but the mini-map could stand to be a little easier to see. A lot...
Ultimately, Jackbox Party Pack 6 feels like a letdown. It’s missing both You Don’t Know Jack and a game where you have the chance to draw, and those two experiences are ones that my group of friends has always very much looked forward to. If you loved Trivia Murder Party...
Freedom Finger
Freedom Finger is a delightful and devilish romp through outer space and fleets of Chinese and Russian enemy ships. It’s presentation adds flavor and the dialogue options and online leaderboards improve replay value. The story elements and excessive swearing may be offensive to some, and the abrupt stage endings feel...
The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors is a competent and satisfying experience that benefits from two-player co-op and online leaderboards. However, in being a remake of the 1987 and 1994 versions, it also fails to bring anything too interesting or unique to the table. It’s a fairly easy recommendation...
It's very likely that two of my biggest concerns—availability of matches and map variety—will be addressed at and shortly after launch. A lingering but minor concern is that there’s no background music during gameplay, which is odd given the rock-and-roll sound effects and allusion to an iconic band. Regardless, the...
