Corey Hoffmeyer
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Mechanically, Riven runs well as a first-person puzzle game. As opposed to the static maps of the original, this remake features full 3D places to wander and get lost in. That might be standard for a modern remake, but this version of Riven feels more natural than the original, almost as if this is the fullest realization of what the game was capable of. It's not perfect, by any means. The screenshot journal mechanic is a nice touch, but accessing it can be a little tiresome. The inventory system is also a little buggy visually, but not enough to be annoying. Overall, these are very minor issues.
Hypercharge: Unboxed doesn't revolutionize the shooter market or offer anything new, but what it does provide is a highly polished, chaotic, and lovingly crafted experience for players who have an itch for retro games and addictive combat loops. There's certainly an argument to be made that this version is coming a little too late into its life cycle, but if Hypercharge: Unboxed can find a consistent and renewed audience with this long-awaited release on Xbox consoles, then perhaps the future is indeed bright for this zany, old school shooter.