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In practical terms without flaws, and filled with thoughtful and creative touches from top to bottom, this game truly is a star
If you think an adventure through the spirit world, complete with the unusual characters you’d expect along the way, this will work
Undoubtedly a unique take on both chess and roguelikes, this strategy title is refreshing but ultimately a bit limited
Despite the appeal of the fact that it simply does its own funky thing, some messy combat elements and inconsistency make it aggravating
A mixed bag of intriguing ideas and story elements paired with over-complicated but pretty easy puzzles and awful 3D platforming
While it tries to have some personality and generate interest, this single-player shooter is a bit too derivative to stand out much
Channeling elements of some other classic retro multi-sport titles, this has flair but is undoubtedly a bit limited
While perhaps the story of two childhood friends may read a bit oddly, the smart co-op puzzling play works well enough
Delivers pretty well what you’d want to see in a follow-up with added features, unlockables, secrets, and challenges
There’s a spirit of adventure mixed with retro top-down sensibilities that has appeal here, but it also has stumbling blocks
Undoubtedly different and wide open for possibilities based on your choices, this is a text-heavy but interesting affair
This addictive mix of dodge-em-up and roguelike sensibilities has many imitators but clearly stands as the best in the space
Combining dodge-em-up style with roguelike weapon and character variability makes it distinct, though in execution it’s merely middling
Not too bad if you enjoy caring for cute animals in the form of relatively simplistic mini games, but it gets pretty repetitive
Absolutely one of the most original games I’ve played recently, this story-driven affair swings for the fences and somewhat gets there
Steeped in quite a bit of cultural lore, The Rewinder has a unique appeal amongst its point-and-click peers
While mostly staying true to the formula of the original, there’s just enough new polish and fun to make it worth a fresh look
With an unusual mix of the familiar and stabs at simply doing things differently, Rainbow Skies is an odd bird that struggles with blandness
Mixing in an element of platforming action to the falling puzzle piece subgenre, UFO does its own thing
While it tries to have some variety in its local multiplayer battle mix, very little feels fresh or interesting