A Juggler's Tale is an uneven medley of indie platforming tropes and philosophical chin-scratching but a beautiful art direction make it almost worth it.
Death’s Door is a game that prepares you for the end, relishing in the journey all the same.
For all it’s charm and mechanical depth, Wings of Ruin only just manages to fly.
Biomutant is a statement of intent, a deliberate step away from the excess of old and toward a genuinely exciting reinvigoration of the genre.
Rebirth‘s romanticised version of the genre is perhaps best forgotten
Mortal Shell‘s origins may be steeped in an echo but the final product has more than enough soul.
Ary and the Secret of Seasons might don the aesthetics of grand adventure games but it only ever glimpses the horizon it’s so clearly chasing.
The (dry) bones of Super Mario 3D All-Stars are impeccable - three of the best games ever made, spruced up for one of the best consoles ever made.
Stellar writing and performances are paired with refined mechanics and an overall vibe that makes the whole thing seem effortless.
It’s just all so captivating and lovely, rising above small annoyances or shortcomings to prove why it has been held up as a classic for so long.