Jeffrey Matulef
Stark and beautiful, Feist is a platformer that provides much adventure with its limited means.
The second game from the creator of The Stanley Parable is an intensely personal character study and one of the most daring games in years.
Don't let appearances deceive you - Downwell's retro chic aesthetic is the wrapper for an incredibly deep, satisfying game.
Both witty and touching, Tales of the Borderlands sees Telltale at its very best.
An interesting attempt at recapturing the thrill of first love, Cibele is ultimately too clumsy for its own good.
Telltale's well-worn adventure formula finds a perfect fit in the politicking of Westeros.
Vlambeer's latest pocket of panicky delight is an intense arcade roguelike that rivals Spelunky and The Binding of Isaac.
Salt and Sanctuary is a derivative Dark Souls clone - but it's a shockingly good one.
Wordless, beautiful and languid, the latest Samorost is a fine adventure game, even if it's not particularly adventurous itself.
1979 Revolution's rough edges don't obscure its ambition in a worthwhile, enlightening narrative adventure.
The Walking Dead: Michonne brings little fresh to the table and most of what it does Telltale's done better before in previous seasons.
A beautiful throwback that's just a touch too shallow.
A stylish, mechanically polished boss rush game, Furi effectively channels the spirit of Punch-Out!! to make for an unexpected gem.
Double Fine's head-spinning sci-fi puzzler has plenty of style but not enough substance to sustain its lengthy adventure.
Attack on Titan: Wings of Freedom isn't very deep, but its wonderful movement system and presentation make it exhilarating in short doses.
Evocative and visually inspired, Ashes of Ariandel is a brief but masterful amalgamation of the Dark Souls series' greatest strengths.
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.
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.
Mr. Shifty's action-packed adventure about a teleporting hero offers a similar adrenaline high as Hotline Miami and Superhot.
A forgotten arcade treat gets a stylish updating.