A rugged platformer, but a dire Metroidvania, struggling to truly feel like a part of its namesakes legacy.
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 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 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 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.
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 jack-of-all-trades roguelite that sacrifices depth to reach as many bases as possible, succeeding barely in some, and excelling in others.
It's cute in its minimalism, and remedial in its gameplay loop, yet despite promising to find that je ne sais quoi in the future, Islanders: New Shores doesn't have it now.