A few jump scares left my heart racing, but the overall adventure isn't exciting
A few puzzles are exhilarating to decipher, but too many others beat the concepts into the ground through repetition without offering enough to keep the solutions fresh
The interesting bits of story feel like they are being held captive, released only when you solve obvious puzzles or perform simple tasks
The jokes and references are funny, but the gameplay is too shallow to be engaging
Despite some funny moments, Job Simulator doesn’t offer enough depth or variety to be satisfying
ScreamRide becomes less fun as the mechanics get more involved and the requirements to unlock new levels rise
The story and information is interesting, but the gameplay is an unimpressive delivery method
Managing your base and bossing people around can be fun, but that simple joy is often obscured by layers of repetition
Streets of Rage 4 is a fun stroll down memory lane, but it doesn't have enough depth to completely pull players in
When Indivisible is good, it reminds me of some of my favorite games. But it hits those heights only rarely, and is usually pulled down by tedium, repetition, and other issues.
The basic fun of fighting is counterbalanced by some punishing design that makes it hard to get fully invested in the action
198X is exciting as a stroll down memory lane, but its simplicity and abbreviated story leave it short on substance
Even though the formula is familiar, teaming up with friends to exterminate the alien menace is enjoyable
Though pacing problems make the journey far from riveting, the gameplay tweaks and overall story are worth experiencing if you're already a fan of Xenoblade Chronicles 2
Exploring dungeons, selling loot, and upgrading gear creates is an enticing loop. However, the experience grows stale with repetition
Even with new characters in a new setting, Monokuma's killing game feels familiar and doesn't deliver on the payoffs
Seeing one character succeed at another's expense isn't exactly fun, but it results in some tough and thought-provoking decisions
Building your zoo offers fun moments, but doesn't have any depth or reasons to try different approaches
The content is too thin to be satisfying. It moves the Metal Gear plot forward so little that even hardcore fans could justify taking a pass
While the puzzles and story aren't especially rewarding, the overall tone is still interesting and successful