Nicholas Plouffe
Riftstar Raiders becomes an absolute blast to play. It just might take you a bit of time to get there.
There's no way this will ever be a mainstream fighting game, but it's still a blast to play.
It's like you're flipping the pages in a black and white graphic novel, and it fits the narrative perfectly.
The only major disappointment with this add-on is the lack of anything new aside from the enemies and environment.
If you're looking for something to essentially become lost in for the next month, you've found it.
Visually, Outcast: Second Contact is far superior to the original.
Unless you're a perfectionist who doesn't mind constantly reloading, you'll need to learn to thrive in the chaos.
Beating yourself at your own game feels satisfying, and losing yourself feels fair.
If you liked Neon Chrome but wanted a more set and less random experience, Jydge is the game for you.
If you like space exploration with a decent story, then this is easily the adventure for you.
There's definitely room for a sequel, but I'm not holding my breath.
The lights going out and doors slamming behind you are unnerving, but the safety net of not feeling immersed ruins it.
The particle effects for the various spells look great, and heroes are easily identifiable amongst the maelstrom.
Daedalic has a strong reputation, and they've maintained it with this release.
If you enjoy stealth or strategy, Shadow Tactics is for you.
There's a dissonance between this fantastic art style and dull or tame backing soundtrack.
This is a great purchase if you like sidescrolling bullet hell or just want an interesting game to play through with a friend.
If you're looking for some serious tactics fun and have been craving some of that late 80s or early 90s campiness, do yourself a favor and pick up Chroma Squad on just about any platform of your choice.
The ships themselves and all of the skills used look great, just try not to lose track of yourself among the chaos that is sure to ensue.
Armed with Wings is zen-like, and everything flows like water.