Mossmouth did the impossible with Spelunky 2 in managing to create a sequel to an incredible game that did not disenfranchise existing fans or turn off newbies.
While still supernatural, Tell Me Why provides more of a mature tale overall than Life is Strange. It's surprisingly dark, but uplifting at times as well. This game takes chances with the cast of characters in ways that are mostly a resounding success. It's exciting to see a LGBTQ lead character and a storyline that doesn't plunge headfirst into tropes. Here's hoping that this is a sign of where Dontnod will go in the future, because Tell Me Why is a step in the right direction.
Aokana – Four Rhythms Across the Blue is the type of game you can recommend to someone who is interested in dipping their toe into the world of visual novels.
Room No. 9 excels with its extremely novel, and frightening, concept.
Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town is a charming farming game that lives up to its original release.
Desperados III is a downright fantastic real-time tactics title.
Anyone interested in narrative-focused games needs to check If Found… out.
A Summer's End – Hong Kong 1986 provides a beautiful snapshot of a love story befitting of the time.
Murder by Numbers is a game for people who enjoy playing nonogram/Picross puzzles.
There's so much to love about Bokuten – Why I Became an Angel that makes the multi-year wait worth it.