A Pizza Delivery’s saving grace is definitely nestled into the narrative it manages to tell despite the wrinkles left in its design. The escapist fantasy on offer is one in which you can revisit the regrets of your past, and even if you can’t get a second chance at doing the right thing, maybe you can help other people not trek down the same road you did. This is a world in which you can find another stranger out in the lonely city, paralyzed by their own memories and freezing half to death. You can save them by reminding them that the only way out is forward, and maybe even warm them up with a nice slice of pizza.
Demonschool’s finely tuned combat and instantly endearing characters are big selling points. However, both are bogged down by the game’s tendency to more or less throw everything at the player without even a single moment’s warning. You might be caught off guard if you expect the marathon-like feel that is typical of JRPGs, but you’ll find yourself over the moon if you’ve always thought you’d rather go for a sprint.
Formula Legends has a story mode that would keep fans entertained for hours and hours, but I really can’t imagine sinking the time it must take to trudge through that many races. Despite being an arcade racer, it’s a bit lacking in variety. It’s as if attention to detail is standing in the way of letting players off the leash. With the addition of co-op at the very least, and a complete overhaul of the handling mechanics, it might be a bit easier to recommend Formula Legends. Until then, for now, I’d suggest that you steer clear.
Easy Delivery Co. is a game in which, ironically, your mileage may vary. If you’re easily frustrated by a game that leans a bit into clunkiness, you might want to pass. If, like me, you found the intentional blows to quality of life to enrich the experience, I would consider this an open recommendation. Easy Delivery Co. carries plenty of charm, but more than anything, it plunges players deep into a calming isolation. Loneliness can kill, but in this case, it’s a nice opportunity to crank up the radio and pretend like you have a full-time job.