When it's good, it's really good, but it's hard to recommend wholeheatedly with all that confusion and tedium. Hardcore Siren fans who have been longing for another entry in the defunct franchise will certainly like it. Players with open minds and a lot of patience should certainly check it out. Slitterhead has a lot of great ideas: I just wish it was better at doling them out consistently.
It'll never replace the original, but the Silent Hill 2 remake has enough new to offer that it deserves its place in the series canon. In faithfully recreating the original game while providing new surprises for returning players, it justifies not only its own existence, but also the viability of a large-scale Silent Hill revival. If this is the start of a longer collaboration between Bloober and Konami, I look forward to what comes out of it next. For now, you can find me starting my second playthrough of Silent Hill 2.
Throne and Liberty doesn't do that, at least not yet. The introduction of multiplayer will certainly force me to reevaluate my experience, but for now, I prefer to look at Throne and Liberty as a fledgling MMO that’s laid a lot of good groundwork, but still has a long way to go.
Players old and new will inevitably find themselves immersed in Vic's journey and Ava's fate, somewhere between its unique creature designs, evocative soundtrack, and moving story. As a whole, Creatures of Ava is a wonderful experience, and is likely to stick with players for a long time to come.
Between the random loot, different character builds, and varying maps, the thousandth match feels as fresh as the first. Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game perfectly captures the spirit of the movie, while innovating on the games it takes inspiration from.
As a result, Manor Lords has earned its stripes. It may take some more time until Manor Lords reaches its full potential, but even in its current state, it's every bit as detailed, immersive, and fascinating as a strategy game needs to be.