ABZÛ
Once ABZÛ slows down and lets its atmosphere sink in, it finally begins to shine.
DOOM II
DOOM II may be the biggest drop in quality for an “expansion pack sequel” that I’ve ever seen.
Final Fantasy IX
The modern re-release of Final Fantasy IX makes a few minor but consequential changes that ultimately diminish the overall quality.
Hyper Light Drifter
Hyper Light Drifter does its inspirations enough justice to warrant a recommendation, but it also hosts a number of imperfections that keep it from true greatness.
Control
Aspects that would unambiguously be flaws in another game are entirely appropriate in Control.
Cocoon
Cocoon is a uniquely meditative journey with a brilliant gameplay hook.
Ori and the Will of the Wisps
I can’t say enough good things about Ori and the Will of the Wisps.
Balatro
Balatro is the distilled essence of its genre.
Unrailed!
Unrailed! is a robust experience that’s not quite like any single other game in existence.
Venba
Venba may not necessarily be a good game, but it is an important one.