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.
Balatro
Balatro is the distilled essence of its genre.
Vampire Survivors
Imagine an amazing firework display…that goes on for 72 uninterrupted hours.
Final Fantasy V Pixel Remaster
Final Fantasy V is a solid diversion and a worthwhile entry in the franchise.
That Dragon, Cancer
That Dragon, Cancer serves its purpose, but that purpose may not be something you want to spend money on.
Terraria
Terraria is very much about quantity over quality.
Prison Architect
Prison Architect is committed to the realism of its simulation in almost all aspects, and whether or not that’s a good thing will depend entirely on the player.
80 Days
80 Days is a great example of the power of interactive fiction, although it doesn’t execute it consistently.
Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster
The Pixel Remaster is a misguided museum piece that erases the very thing it’s supposed to preserve.
Stardew Valley
I kept coming back to Stardew Valley, but I found myself constantly wondering if it was worth the time investment.