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Tropico 5
Fives games in and the Tropico series has really found its feet, creating a cheery and relaxing ambience that sets it quite apart from other city-builders out there. From the music to the bright and colourful graphics and the irreverent wit of your various staff, it’s got a very...
Transistor
Before playing I didn’t expect to be fully enraptured by Transistor, thinking the spectre of Bastion would haunt the experience too much. But neither did I expect Transistor to take that formula and evolve it into something so sublime and handcrafted that tears would roll down my cheek as the...
Men of War: Assault Squad 2 won’t be for everyone, but there’s something endearing and impressive about its utter lack of concern for your well-being. It’s not a perfect game, and indeed can often be a frustrating one. While it throws off the unwanted shackles of unit trees and resource...
Despite being slightly predictable in places I really enjoyed the story of In Harm’s Way and Clementine’s key role in it, but it’s a bit light on things to actually do. I don’t expect huge adventure game sections anymore but I do want to feel like I’m experiencing an interactive...
Jet Car Stunts
That’s not to say Jet Car Stunts is not a fun game to pick up and play and if you’re interested in chasing high-scores and persevering through extremely challenging courses there’s a bountiful package on offer here for you. Unfortunately the fussy physics, camera problems and controls that are difficult...
BattleBlock Theater
In essence, BattleBlock Theatre is not without its frustrating moments, but such is the nature of all puzzle platformers. Any negatives noted here exist, but are slight and surely nothing more than minor blips in what is a very rewarding, very well presented, and very enjoyable and hilariously funny puzzle...
Croixleur Sigma
With almost all hack ‘n’ slash titles, what you see is largely what you get in Croixleur Sigma. Depth isn’t normally the genre’s strong suit but that said, some form of story - one not completely devoid of personality or entirely too reliant on the cheap tricks showcased here -...
Don’t let those minor complaints put you off as this is a gentle and entertaining romp through a fantastically realised world. The art-style and characters make it a special experience and even though the final few levels are a bit of a let-down with their formulaic design, The Last Tinker...
Bound By Flame
Spiders wanted Bound By Flame to be their big breakout hit but penny-pinching on theirs or their publisher’s side will hold them back. The combat system works pretty well once you get over the lack of a roll button and it actually gets very satisfying as soon as you get...
LEGO The Hobbit
LEGO The Hobbit has plenty of charm and plenty of content, but it’s hard not to feel like the series is lacking some of the verve that it once had. The new additions don’t really do much to freshen things up, and some, like the strange and dull building minigame,...
Daylight
Upon death, Sarah regains consciousness before the message “You can’t remember, but this seems familiar” lines the foot of the screen. In note-driven Daylight, this is perhaps the most hauntingly accurate passage of the lot.
Child of Light
Child of Light is like a blast from the past, capturing the essence of a classic JRPG from the genre’s heyday and refining it with a fresh coat of modern polish. The art design and audio is gorgeous, the combat is simple and fun, with no ultra-complicated busywork to get...
