In many ways The Council is a brave step forward for narrative adventures; offering a multitude of ways to mold your character; more so than any effort in the genre before it.
There may be much of Rumu's narrative that is not wholly original, but the story excels as it engages modern human sensibilities.
I don't often criticize a game for not living up to the standards of another but Tiny Metal tries so hard to mirror Nintendo's approach I must speak up when I see failings.
Before the Storm redefines what a Life is Strange game can be.
Cat Quest turned out to be a low impact game with a high emphasis on fun.
The Mummy Demastered is a retro inspired game good enough to both whet the nostalgic urges of people of a certain age whilst fulfilling the needs of newcomers alike.
AER is at its best whilst flying through the sky with little care in the world for the extra tasks the game demands.
Hidden Agenda is a game built to be played with friends, but ultimately I found the most fun in single player. It is also a game made to be finished in one sitting, but I grew to like it more after two playthroughs.
Brave New World is yet another piece of lovingly crafted evidence that should banish any lingering doubt about the developer. They are a highly capable team and a near perfect fit for this series.
Like a top-notch episode of a great TV show Oxenfree presents a well told singular story in parallel with interesting mythology.