A Highland Song might not be Inkle’s best game, but it’s the studio’s most evocative work – it’s a reminder that wherever we are, we are surrounded by stories.
Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair dials back expectations for the better in this more focused sequel.
It’s the gaming equivalent of a bag of Original Smiths chips – if you bring it to a party you’re not going to blow anyone’s mind, but everyone’s going to want at least a handful.
Short horror anthology Stories Untold preys on technological nostalgia, which works three times out of four.
The Behemoth's turn-based strategy game carries the studio's usual sense of humor and a fun Pokémon-style "catch 'em all" twist.
Unique smartphone games Framed and Framed 2 are now together in one place and offer some fun, clever puzzles.
A level-morphing puzzle game with enough charm and ingenuity to overcome its control issues and short length.
Planet Alpha's glorious vistas are worth seeing, even though its mechanics aren't particularly unique.
Starlink is a fun, albeit repetitive, game of space combat and exploration--but the digital version of the game is the way to go if you're on a budget.
The GameCube classic comes to the 3DS with minimal changes, and it's held up pretty well.
The Hong Kong Massacre is a little janky, but it mostly replicates the wild Hong Kong action cinema that inspired it with aplomb.
Ape Out prioritizes style over substance, but it's weird and interesting enough to justify a play.
Whispers of a Machine is a smart point-and-click that elevates its spotty lore with a great script and an excellent, if underused, augmentation system.
The fourth BoxBoy game isn't a major shake-up, but it's more reliably enjoyable puzzle fun.
My Friend Pedro is a stylish and inventive arcade shooter that provides plenty of joy but isn't as groundbreaking as it initially seems.
Dicey Dungeons is an occasionally frustrating but nevertheless entertaining roguelike that mixes deck building with unpredictable dice rolls.
Neo Cab is a smart visual novel that looks forward, but also feels very current.
A wealth of entertaining events, accessible control options, and a competent story mode make for the best-ever entry in this simple series.
Thanks to a great remaster and a portable release, Sam & Max Save the World can now hit the road in style.
Donut County is high on charm but short on substance; a game about holes that doesn't quite feel whole.