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Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak is an extremely well-made and enjoyable RTS title.
If you have experience exploring the outdoors, or want to better understand what it is to duality of feeling like a pioneer in an undiscovered location while simultaneously feeling secluded and vulnerable Firewatch might resonate as strongly with you as it did with me.
KLAUS is ultimately intriguing enough to hold your attention, whether it be played through once, multiple times, or even as a speed run.
The Witness is at its best when it is teaching you its mechanics simply by exploring the world and playing the game.
The Deadly Tower of Monsters is a shining example of how campy themes can be done intentionally and still be humorous.
Sorcery! Parts 1 and 2 is the reincarnation of a classic game from a classic era. While the new polish is inspiring and makes it much more more accessible to a newer audience, there are still a number of issues that arise from its dated design.
Rabi-Ribi is a thoroughly enjoyable take on the "MetroidVania" and "bullet-hell" genres.
With plenty of upgrades and beautiful environments, its core gameplay is solid, but poor navigation and frustrating difficulty prevent it from being a flawless experience.
Death by Game Show is, ultimately, a neat but flawed diversion that would be better if it weren't so needlessly frustrating and grindy so early on in the game.
The Bug Butcher is a flashy and fun arcade experience.
Aviary Attorney is a vision to behold, genuinely funny at times (assuming you enjoy a good pun) and has a solid backbone of mechanics.
But aside from some pretty sights and a mostly good storyline, this open world sandbox is disappointingly empty, and makes for a poor explosion simulator thanks to some seriously annoying frame rate problems.
Yo-Kai Watch is a remarkably refreshing, original, and charming take on not only the catch-em-all format, but RPGs in general.
Rise of the Tomb Raider is one of the strongest, most entertaining, single-player experiences of 2015.
EDF 4.1 is easily the best in the series thanks to its improved performance and is a great jump on point for newcomers.
Though the game is fast, fun, and enjoyable for the first half, it becomes repetitive and less interesting as it goes on.
Clandestine's graphics, AI and story aren't quite up to par when compared to other modern titles. However, it makes up for in part with simple gameplay, challenging scenarios and an incredibly engaging two-player relationship in with both parts have to work independently and rely on each other to accomplish their goals.
Guitar Hero: Live takes the plastic instrument genre of music rhythm games and modernizes it in a way that feels appropriate of next generation consoles.
Freedom Planet is a thoroughly enjoyable throwback to some of the industry's most iconic platformers
What Transformers Devastation lacks in content and depth, it more than makes up for in pure entertainment with a slick presentation, wonderful fan-service, and hectic gameplay that should please any Transformers fan.