Life is Strange
Life is Strange is like a punk or folk song in video game form – a lack of refinement is the price you pay for authenticity.
Devil May Cry 2 HD
Despite being nearly identical to its predecessor both mechanically and aesthetically, DMC2 HD still manages to be vastly inferior in literally every aspect.
GRIS
GRIS is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful games ever released, but it doesn’t have much going for it otherwise.
Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag
Everything in Black Flag feels like it’s being torn apart by opposing forces.
Axiom Verge
Axiom Verge should be an amazing nostalgic love letter, but seemingly everything that makes it awesome has a caveat attached to it.
Night in the Woods
There’s definitely something special to Night in the Woods, but it’s going to make you work to appreciate it.
868-HACK
If you’re looking to kill a few hours, 868-HACK is a fine choice.
Salt and Sanctuary
Anything in Salt and Sanctuary that doesn’t owe its existence to From Software is an undisciplined jumble of quality.
rymdkapsel
rymdkapsel’s problem isn’t that it’s brief, but that it’s brief because it’s completely trivial.
A Bird Story
To the Moon’s pseudo-follow-up carries on its predecessor’s legacy of excellent sprite art, powerful music, and a narrative that’s both heartwarming and heartwrenching, but it’s also missing a decent hook.