That Dragon, Cancer
That Dragon, Cancer serves its purpose, but that purpose may not be something you want to spend money on.
Unravel
On average, Unravel is pleasantly distracting.
OneShot
If you’re playing OneShot, you’re probably doing so for the story and the surprise, and in those regards, it doesn’t disappoint.
Stardew Valley
I kept coming back to Stardew Valley, but I found myself constantly wondering if it was worth the time investment.
The Witness
I think The Witness is the most I’ve ever been absorbed by a game that I didn’t find particularly entertaining.
Frog Fractions 2
Conceptually, I’d actually consider Frog Fractions 2 better than the original. In practice, though, maintaining the parody is often given priority over entertaining the player.
Glittermitten Grove
Glittermitten Grove has a reputation as an inconsequential joke game, so I’m shocked to have found it a genuinely enjoyable experience.
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.
Owlboy
For a few hours, Owlboy made me feel like a kid again without explicitly copying older titles, and that’s worth a lot to me.
This War of Mine: The Little Ones
With The Little Ones, This War of Mine’s video game role reversal is more brilliant than ever, but the expansion on its own is rather underwhelming.