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Sonic Mania is short but sweet. It even functions as a proper Sonic 4 if you don’t count the episodic Sonic 4 (remember that one?). As long as the same team is in charge I can easily deal with one of these every few years or so while Sega tries to strike...
Nidhogg 2
All that being said, it’s easy to suggest Nidhogg 2 on its own merits. It has expanded on the wonderful mechanics of the original and has one of the best soundtracks in recent memory. There isn’t much content here for the solo player, but if you’ve got friends coming over for...
Despite the time I’ve spent harping on Aven‘s issues, it’s not necessarily a bad game. Mothership Entertainment has put in a lot of effort to try and create a threatening world for humanity to conquer. It certainly did the former, but the game fluctuates wildly from barely eking out an...
LawBreakers
Boss Key’s philosophy allows for a more old-school arena shooter approach where skill-based twitch reaction is more important than team composition. That’s not a knock on any other game, it’s just a different feel that Boss Key was going for with LawBreakers, and succeeded. It might not have the flair of...
Slowly but surely Ninja Theory has moved into film territory, but they can’t let go of their need to shove action mechanics into everything they do. With the increased focus and acceptance of so-called “walking simulators” there’s a huge market they can tap into, and I hope they end up...
Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 is worth it for 9 alone, but you’ll also get to experience several legacy games that were passed by. I’m still holding water for 8 all these years later, and due to some amazingly camp artwork and stellar animations, it’s one of the most “showable”...
Infinite Minigolf shows a lot of promise, but in its current state it’s bland. Apart from the course creator, there’s just nothing here that stands out from other minigolf titles. Zen has always been good about supporting their offerings after release, and I’m hopeful Infinite Minigolf will continue to receive updates to improve...
I think VR developers are getting the hang of things. I’m no longer suggesting friends pick up titles because “it’s a good way to kill 20 minutes,” but rather because these are video game experiences worth having and enjoying. Lone Echo strikes an exciting balance between exploration and puzzles that make...
Namco Museum
Again, whether or not Namco Museum is worth your money depends on two things. The first is whether or not you like these games in the first place. The second is whether you legitimately see yourself spending enough time with these classics to justify the $30 price tag. Despite a couple...
Tacoma
Tacoma isn’t for everyone. Though short, it’s meditative and methodical. It’s a game for the quiet explorer and the empathetic. There’s no major action or combat, no perplexing puzzles or fail states. Instead, Tacoma gives players a masterfully crafted setting and encourages them to find out what made the people...
Ten years after it debuted on a handheld a fifth the size of a PS4, Patapon remains an utterly unique experience. For the life of me I couldn’t tell you what lessons it could hold for future games, but I’m glad it’s in a position for more folks to enjoy...
At the end of the day, you probably already know if this game is right for you. If you couldn’t get enough of Super Meat Boy and have spent the past seven years fiending for more punishing platformers, than The End of Nigh is something you should immediately inject into...
