Maddi Chilton
Once it finds its footing, Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma is an engaging romp through a charming and dynamic world.
The least amicable city council meeting you've ever attended and probably the best game you'll play this year.
Rosewater tells an engaging Western story despite a well-worn formula.
Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered is a surprisingly satisfying romp through Hell, as long as you plug your ears.
Despite plenty of style and cheek, Keylocker can't get past the repetitive grind of its battles.
Dungeons of Hinterberg is a beautiful puzzler-and a satisfying riff on the Austrian tourist economy.
Little Kitty Big City is an adorable, entertaining journey through a delightful world that's just the right size.
The Thaumaturge might be a bit light for RPG lovers, but it's a gorgeous, incisive look at a world long past.