Jeffrey Matulef
A winning premise of cleverly combined genres let down by a series of irritating design issues.
Myst's spiritual successor offers a lot of the same delights as its 1993 forbear, but is hampered by litany of technical issues.
Double Fine's head-spinning sci-fi puzzler has plenty of style but not enough substance to sustain its lengthy 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.
Wordless, beautiful and languid, the latest Samorost is a fine adventure game, even if it's not particularly adventurous itself.
An interesting attempt at recapturing the thrill of first love, Cibele is ultimately too clumsy for its own good.
Attack on Titan: Wings of Freedom isn't very deep, but its wonderful movement system and presentation make it exhilarating in short doses.
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 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.
A stylish, mechanically polished boss rush game, Furi effectively channels the spirit of Punch-Out!! to make for an unexpected gem.
1979 Revolution's rough edges don't obscure its ambition in a worthwhile, enlightening narrative adventure.
Telltale's well-worn adventure formula finds a perfect fit in the politicking of Westeros.
Both witty and touching, Tales of the Borderlands sees Telltale at its very best.
Don't let appearances deceive you - Downwell's retro chic aesthetic is the wrapper for an incredibly deep, satisfying game.
Stark and beautiful, Feist is a platformer that provides much adventure with its limited means.