Jeffrey Matulef
Myst's spiritual successor offers a lot of the same delights as its 1993 forbear, but is hampered by litany of technical issues.
An already sterling fighter gets a new coat of paint and a few new tricks. It's not revolutionary, but it's the best Nidhogg has ever been.
A winning premise of cleverly combined genres let down by a series of irritating design issues.
A worthwhile, if familiar, successor to Super Meat Boy.
A forgotten arcade treat gets a stylish updating.
Mr. Shifty's action-packed adventure about a teleporting hero offers a similar adrenaline high as Hotline Miami and Superhot.
Yoko Taro's eccentric action RPG gets a follow-up that's every bit as surprising as its predecessor with a little help from Platinum Games.
This delicious blend of Ninja Gaiden and Dark Souls isn't quite a masterpiece, but it's a stirring return to form for Team Ninja.
Evocative and visually inspired, Ashes of Ariandel is a brief but masterful amalgamation of the Dark Souls series' greatest strengths.
Attack on Titan: Wings of Freedom isn't very deep, but its wonderful movement system and presentation make it exhilarating in short doses.
Double Fine's head-spinning sci-fi puzzler has plenty of style but not enough substance to sustain its lengthy adventure.
A stylish, mechanically polished boss rush game, Furi effectively channels the spirit of Punch-Out!! to make for an unexpected gem.
A beautiful throwback that's just a touch too shallow.
The Walking Dead: Michonne brings little fresh to the table and most of what it does Telltale's done better before in previous seasons.
1979 Revolution's rough edges don't obscure its ambition in a worthwhile, enlightening narrative adventure.
Wordless, beautiful and languid, the latest Samorost is a fine adventure game, even if it's not particularly adventurous itself.
Salt and Sanctuary is a derivative Dark Souls clone - but it's a shockingly good one.
Vlambeer's latest pocket of panicky delight is an intense arcade roguelike that rivals Spelunky and The Binding of Isaac.
Telltale's well-worn adventure formula finds a perfect fit in the politicking of Westeros.
An interesting attempt at recapturing the thrill of first love, Cibele is ultimately too clumsy for its own good.