Platform: PC (Microsoft Windows)
Underrated. Brimming with ambition & scope, while it doesn’t hit the mark all the time, it’s still a blast. Had some balance and pacing issues at launch which have since been fixed. Gorgeous and fun.
At the micro, QOL level: more of the same but better. At the macro: a bit strangely paced and lacks some of the motivational drive. Absolutely worth a play, but I was just a little disappointed.
You’re a seed powered by selectable upgrades, going deeper & deeper to find water. Clever, relaxing and fun for a short while, which is all you need from a gamejam entry. Clearly designed for mobile, but worth checking out on anything.
Strangely mismarketed as a Destiny competitor, but in reality more of ‘just’ a co-op adventure shooter than ongoing MMO. Some very smart ideas, but doesn’t stick the landing.
Great art & soundtrack, and generally does what it says on the tin - point n click, hidden object comfy exploration. The pacing is a little strange and it’s all a little shallow though sadly.
Expectedly more of the same, but surprisingly, I actually don’t mind it. Can see why people call it DLC, but the balance it strikes of realistic and stylised environments is nice. Writing is very avg.
A short narrative piece with minimal gameplay, heavily driven by Cohen-brothers-esque dialogue and tense introspection. The character assets felt a bit tonally out of place, but otherwise super solid.
Very cozy yet addictive little tile strategy/puzzle game. Don’t let its simple primary mechanic(s) fool you - there’s quite a bit to explore here. Very pretty and tightly executed.
Fantastic music and gorgeous noir visuals accompany an existential detective point-n-click puzzler examining pretty heavy themes. A few softlock bugs at launch, but overall a cool, ambitious game.
I wish there were more truly co-op games like this. I could have done without all the cutscene interruptions, but almost everything else makes up for it. Lovingly crafted and quite funny at times.