Andrew Ko
With Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force, Compile Heart has proven to be the Platinum Dunes of otaku entertainment – an assembly line of titles with similar plots, repeated mechanics, and fan service that feels designed for middle schoolers.
Memoranda means well, but fails to execute by relying on verbatim Murakami references and contrived logic.
Dexed is one of the most boring virtual reality experiences I've had.
Toukiden 2 make for a fine addition to the Action/JRPG genre, bringing a lot of new ideas to the table but not without its minor frustrations.
Leaving Lyndow is a beautiful experience in a fascinating world, but may be more of a 45-minute-long commercial for the upcoming Eastshade than an actual game.
A melancholy but realistic tale of creatures in a town called Possum Springs.
If Shovel Knight is Mega Man X, then Specter Knight is Zero; his expertly-crafted new campaign is a perfect complement to one of the best 2D platformers ever made.
Flywrench creates complex challenges through simple design structures, absorbing you into to its mesmerising gameplay for hours upon end.