While Aeon Drive undoubtedly has its good, stand-out moments, various grievances hold the game back from being more than your average platformer.
Lake sells itself well on its peaceful atmosphere, which makes it easy to pick up and play, although several design decisions prevent the game from shining.
A thrilling 2D platforming/action hybrid, with plenty of weapons and tech at your disposal to help you restore order to the Blaster Master universe.
A fun, well-rounded 3D fighter that's given an extra coat of polish and shine as it finally makes its way to the eighth generation.
There may be some good ideas and systems at play in Insurmountable, such as inventory and meter management, but the title is only remotely enjoyable when those meters are almost completely drained and you're near the end of the level.
When it comes to the most important elements - the level design, how the game plays, and whether it entices you to come back and keep playing - 30XX is fantastic.
The classic retro-inspired beat-em-up returns in a complete package that holds up well in spite of a few newly introduced bugs.
Override 2 leans so much into the realm of simplicity that it doesn't allow the player to really explore and have fun with its fighting system.
A very flawed clone of the Mega Man X series that makes even Mighty No. 9 look like a work of art.
This remake of XIII not only fails to recreate the source material but also fails as an enjoyable gaming experience.
All things considered, Dirt 5 delivers with its aesthetically pleasing visuals, tracks, cars, and menu design.
HyperBrawl Tournament is very much fun to watch, but that ultimately means someone needs to play it.
Robust customization options and solid gameplay mechanics ensure it's definitely a game worth coming back to again and again, in spite of some flaws that hold it back from being the ultimate biking experience.
An easy-going platformer with plenty of depth.