DOOM Eternal: The Ancient Gods – Part One
It’s a testament to how exhilarating the rapid-fire brutality of DOOM Eternal was that even when it’s repeatedly kicking your face in, it’s still an absolute blast.
Resident Evil 2: The Ghost Survivors
The Ghost Survivors is more of an expansion to the bonus “4th Survivor” mode, which sounds like the opposite of a good time.
Firewatch
Firewatch will appeal to anyone looking for a second dose of Gone Home’s magic or a less experimental, more meaningful version of Dear Esther.
Minecraft
I both like and respect Minecraft, but I am continually astounded that it has reached such heights of popularity.
Valiant Hearts: The Great War
Valiant Hearts hopes to tap into the potential of story-focused WWI games, with mixed success.
Ristar
Ristar is not just a colourful and enjoyable example of its genre; it’s even a little ahead of its time.
Little Nightmares: Secrets of the Maw
The Residence is a strong finish to an otherwise humdrum expansion.
Vectorman
Vectorman is pretty fucking rad. Unfortunately, it doesn’t actually play that well.
Hollow Knight
Hollow Knight is one of the best Metroidvanias I’ve ever played, and it’s definitely the best Soulslike I’ve ever played.
Panzer Dragoon: Remake
The original Panzer Dragoon is a classic, so it’s unusual how decidedly inferior this shot-for-shot recreation was at launch.