This charming survival horror game is a Wii U exclusive no more, but can it compete on other platforms?
Years after its initial release, The Bridge is still a great example of 2D puzzle gaming.
It's light on features, but Swords and Soldiers II is successful at boiling an RTS down to its entertaining essentials.
The humor won't always make you laugh, but Not a Hero's 2D action makes it worth your time.
It's simple and relatively short, but Lost Orbit's high-speed dodging action is fun while it lasts.
Rhythm and roguelike sync up in a fun twist on a common concept.
White Night hints at a horror story of quality, but it's hidden in the shadows of tedium and visual ambiguity.
OlliOlli2 adds few changes to the original game's formula, but "more of the same" is enough to make this excellent sequel a consistent joy.
It's a fine version of a classic, but there's little that's "ultimate" about Tetris Ultimate.
Clunky combat, bad AI, and so-so stealth leave Styx lingering in the shadows of mediocrity.
Roundabout's story is short-lived, but it's jam-packed with humor and crazy, quirky action.
It doesn't move the genre forward in any way, but Shadowgate is a wonderful return to the early days of adventuring.
Great exploration and combat make Rogue Legacy a game you will want to play (and die in) over and over again. [OpenCritic note: Britton Peele seperately reviewed the PlayStation (8) and PC (8.5) versions. Their scores have been averaged.]
It tries to add something new with its story mode, but Infinity Runner isn't much more than a rote Temple Run clone.
Britton Peele is a fan of both ancient mythology and puzzle games, but Munin wasn't the chocolate and peanut butter combo he was hoping for. He solved all of Munin's puzzles before writing this review.
Super Dead Rising 3 Arcade Remix is a fun, nostalgia-fueled romp through Capcom's history.
1001 Spikes will kill you, but it does so in a way that's both fair and fun.
Sportsfriends' simple games provide some of the best local multiplayer you and a few friends can have.
It's not especially unique, but well-designed puzzles make Escape Goat 2 a lot of fun.
Luftrausers' arcadelike simplicity makes conquering the skies feel natural and fun.