Final Fantasy IX
The modern re-release of Final Fantasy IX makes a few minor but consequential changes that ultimately diminish the overall quality.
Sid Meier’s Civilization V: Gods & Kings
Gods & Kings is a great expansion, but only because the design of Civilization V was unusual and incomplete.
Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery
Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery could have been a touching and evocative story supported by interesting puzzle gameplay.
Loom
Loom manages to tell a great story on top of its mold-shattering gameplay.
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.
Sid Meier’s Civilization V
Despite all of the changes, this is still undeniably a Civilization game.
Control
Aspects that would unambiguously be flaws in another game are entirely appropriate in Control.
Super Paper Mario
I find myself agreeing with Super Paper Mario’s initial mixed reception.
Cocoon
Cocoon is a uniquely meditative journey with a brilliant gameplay hook.
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Arceus represents a significant course correction that’s rejuvenated my excitement for the franchise.