Elise Favis
With stellar use of humor and brain-teasing puzzles, this adventure game provides plenty of fun (and many laughs)
While searching and scanning for items remains tedious, the conversations with the holograms are the highlights
With a captivating overarching storyline that has both new and familiar characters, Spirit of Justice keeps you on the edge of your seat
Wayward Sky is a whimsical universe, where its charm almost makes up for its overly simple gameplay
The open world is filled with oddball pedestrians to spy on, and both main and side missions offer plenty of enjoyment with variety that the previous game lacked
Though it has an intriguing premise, Memoranda is held back by its obtuse puzzle design and vague storyline
Natural, clever dialogue is the most compelling aspect, mixing black humor, charm, and profound observations
Thimbleweed Park is endlessly entertaining, with clever humor and several references to classic adventure games
Outlast 2 successfully builds on the foundations of the original, leaning more toward captivating, mind-bending horror
Aside from a few highlights, Syberia 3 is frustrating with a simplistic story that never captured my attention
Although more unsettling than outright terrifying, Perception brings some novel ideas to the horror genre
Dream Daddy is a fun and surprisingly wholesome game about not just dating, but also the highs and lows of parenthood
Tacoma tells a gripping story about mortality and relationships that makes it a worthwhile experience
The wilderness is satisfyingly unforgiving. The world is fun to explore, but story mode offers a lackluster narrative
The puzzles are entertaining and exploring the neighborhood is a joy, but these moments are brought down by repetition
Another Lost Phone tells an interesting story in an inventive way, but its characters are forgettable
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
Despite some decent puzzles, a confusing story and bland characters worsen the experience
Despite providing some interesting backstory for the Until Dawn universe, my enjoyment of The Inpatient is held back by dull characters and inconsistent scares.
The Red Strings Club's great cast of characters and philosophical themes about the meaning of happiness provide plenty of thought-provoking entertainment