Kirby’s Dream Land 2
I consider myself a Kirby fan, but only when the series is partaking in gimmicky cartoon weirdness. The titles that try to be regular platformers, like Kirby’s Dream Land 2, just feel generic and empty.
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.
Boson X
Overall, I was often frustrated with Boson X, but I also kept coming back to it.
Sorcery!
Sorcery! is a fascinating experience that alternates between highly engaging and ultimately disappointing.
Guacamelee! 2
Everything about the original Guacamelee! has been maintained here, including its quality.
Hoplite
Hoplite is a neat little title that will inevitably leave players asking, “Was that it?”
Primordia
This is the sharpest adventure game since Machinarium.
Recettear: An Item Shop’s Tale
Recettear: An Item Shop’s Tale is an incredibly charming and original game that’s only slightly more fun than working an actual retail job.
Devil’s Attorney
Its setup is extremely clever and satisfying at times. I wish I could excise it and transplant it into a more hospitable host.
NieR: Automata
The bottom line is that you may be annoyed by NieR: Automata, but you’ll never be bored.