Nick Maillet
After several attempts to recapture what made the original Life is Strange so enduring, developer Deck Nine Games really knocked it out of the park with Life is Strange: Double Exposure. This is a worthy sequel to a game that captured the hearts and minds of millions of people way back in 2015, myself included. The writing is great, the music is excellent, the cinematography and acting are top-notch, and Max’s new powers are a fun and intuitive fit for its murder mystery structure.
With its quality of life enhancements, incredible game selection, and bonus content. Castlevania Advance Collection is an amazing deal for fans of the series and metroidvanias alike
Life is Strange: True Colors is one of those rare follow-ups that takes everything right about the previous games and not only improves one everything across the board, but also gives the series a much needed revival.
Outriders is one of those rare games where it not only lives up to expectations, but completely surpasses them. The game's multiple character classes and seeming endless amount of customization makes for a fresh and engaging gameplay loop long after you finish the campaign.
Disjunction might be the Cyberpunk game we've all been waiting for.
It's not often that a game has been able to address the celebration of life, though death, quite like I Am Dead.
Beyond A Steel Sky might be one of the best examples of a point-and-click adventure game in the last few years.
F1 2020 is the complete package and a massive value for anyone interested in racing games, Formula 1 fan or not.
Sayonara Wild Hearts is easily Apple Arcade's first "killer app" and a must play if you're a subscriber, interested in music games, or just want to try something new. The synergy between the visuals, gameplay, and music raises the bar for the genre.
Ambitious as it is beautiful, INMOST is another example of why you shouldn't cancel that Apple Arcade subscription just yet. It's amazing presentation and fun gameplay makes INMOST a must play title.
Overland is a strategy horror roguelike that's as difficult as it is rewarding. Its storytelling and presentation rivals the AAA sphere and raises the bar for what indie horror games can be.