Hand of Fate
Hand of Fate is less than the sum of its parts.
Amnesia: The Bunker
I don’t know what the scariest game I’ve ever played is, but Amnesia: The Bunker is high on the list.
Hollow Knight: Silksong
Hollow Knight was a game that I wished I could experience for the first time again, and Silksong provided that feeling as well as it possibly could.
Prey
Prey is perhaps the worthiest heir to System Shock 2.
Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2
Sigma 2 feels more like a mindless beat-‘em-up than the hyperactive skill test it’s intended as.
Star Wars: Squadrons
The technological leap alone justifies Squadrons’ existence.
Cities: Skylines
Cities: Skylines thoroughly absorbed me. Temporarily, at least.
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.