A jack-of-all-trades roguelite that sacrifices depth to reach as many bases as possible, succeeding barely in some, and excelling in others.
An off-beat monster collector romp through unfunny writing and cathartic action that has enough passion on display to warrant a pass, but struggles to plot its course beyond that.
A case of not knowing when to rein it in, as Laika: Aged Through Blood tries too much, committing only to the elements which serve to muddy up what fun can be extracted.
A tactical FPS which remains steadfast in its violent depictions, the potential cruelty of which can be a legitimate detriment to anyone simply looking to imbibe in its mechanical intricacies.
A worthy remastering of a title completely ravaged to time, with barely functioning combat dragging down an otherwise brilliant example of world-building and narrative.
A perfectly competent FPS core that sees itself sabotaged by so many different directions for where the game thinks it should go with its outrageously addicting gameplay loop.
A rugged platformer, but a dire Metroidvania, struggling to truly feel like a part of its namesakes legacy.