“Little Nightmares 2″ shattered my expectations. I expected something scary, but the impeccable sound design, terrifying enemy encounters and clever puzzles make it worth revisiting, even after completion. This nightmarish experience has a lot to offer. Just don’t expect to get much sleep after playing.
The Medium is uninspired, from puzzles to characters. If you’re looking for an interesting world to explore, it delivers with stunning art direction, but for those looking for a richer experience, The Medium feels skin deep.
As the video game industry experienced tumultuous change in the last decade, Kentucky Route Zero has felt like an anomaly, unconcerned with industry trends. Even as an episodic game, developer Cardboard Computer took years at a time to release acts — something most episodic titles try to avoid. It’s like Kentucky Route Zero was rejecting every rule, doing things its own way. Through that, it became one of the most important experimental games ever, establishing itself as a major player in the discourse of whether games are art. Kentucky Route Zero screams an emphatic and stubborn “yes” to that question.
Player choice is one of the best parts of Obsidian’s new RPG, The Outer Worlds. The game’s connections to Fallout: New Vegas are undeniable and can hold it back in some instances, but it still carves a pulpy, sci-fi identity of its own.
Excellent acting from actors like Angela Sarafyan (Westworld) and Logan Marshall-Green (The Invitation) brings depth and realism to the characters and their stories
Sea of Solitude provides an insightful look at mental health and its characters evolve in meaningful ways
Despite a thrilling conclusion, this episode suffers from imbalanced pacing and annoying characters
Heaven's Vault features great characters, exciting places to discover, and a thrilling mystery to piece together
With gripping stories, great puzzles, and a cast of empathetic characters, Photographs is absolutely worth your time
Despite its two strong protagonists and their engaging plight, lackluster supporting characters and a mundane setting make this episode less compelling than the last
This excellent story is equal parts heartbreaking and captivating, by giving insight into the arduous journey Syrians take to escape their war-torn home
The relationship between the two brothers feels genuine and meaningful, and their uncertain circumstances make for a gripping story
Minit offers a compelling world, and its clever concept is tied to progression in satisfying ways
Where The Water Tastes Like Wine shines with its incredible voice work, well-told stories that take on lives of their own, and many profound moments
Florence weaves its alluring aesthetics, simple interactivity, and genuine story in creative and compelling ways
With a robust crafting system and several amazing secrets to find, Subnautica never ceases to entertain
The Red Strings Club's great cast of characters and philosophical themes about the meaning of happiness provide plenty of thought-provoking entertainment
Despite providing some interesting backstory for the Until Dawn universe, my enjoyment of The Inpatient is held back by dull characters and inconsistent scares.
Despite some decent puzzles, a confusing story and bland characters worsen the experience
The Sims 4 is a lesser version compared to The Sims 3, but with some improvements post-launch and dynamic emotions in the mix, it still has a lot to offer