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.
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.
Little Nightmares: Secrets of the Maw
The Residence is a strong finish to an otherwise humdrum expansion.
BIT.TRIP BEAT
BIT.TRIP BEAT attempts to answer the question, “What if Pong was a rhythm game?” It could have done so a lot more gracefully.
Hades
Hades is a deep and varied roguelike hack-and-slash that’s overflowing with vibrant content.
WHAT THE GOLF?
One half of WHAT THE GOLF? is a rapid-fire stream of surprising nonsense, and the other half is a laboured trickle of tiresome nonsense.
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.