Sara Winegardner
Leaving Lyndow surmounts the limits of its length to address the emotional unrest that comes with leaving home for the first time, but its puzzles and character models leave much to be desired.
An impressive work of storytelling and character building, 2064: Read Only Memories overcomes slight hiccups in gameplay, design, and jargon overuse to deliver a powerful but relatable gaming experience.
While Siegecraft mode and the game's humorous moments provide some noteworthy highlights, the lack of anything beyond the feedback loop core gameplay has led to an overall uninteresting, flat experience.
Feist is a gorgeous adventure that all should undertake. The game can be challenging, but its gradual build and the environment's guidance make it accessible to anyone. The story of this innocent fur creature risking life and limb for love is simple and relatable, and the resulting emotion is a driving force in the darkest of times.