There aren’t many underwater Metroid-likes, but this is a good one and it looks nice too!
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July 17, 2020
[Review] Song of the Deep (PS4)
July 13, 2020
[Review] Earth Atlantis (PS4)
While I’m underwater, might as well check some things off my backlog. Here’s a cool open-world/maze shmup with a unique if distracting visual gimmick.
July 12, 2020
[Review] Abzû (PS4)
As a capper to a set of games about divers, Abzu is a bit more out there but a sublime experience, very artful. Spoilers below!
May 13, 2020
[Review] Overcooked 2 (PS4)
Overcooked 2 is an exemplary sequel, delivering more of the same madcap task-juggling while layering on new inventive kitchen chaos.
March 16, 2020
[Review] InnerSpace (PS4)
I was in the mood for flight, and this fit the bill. It’s equal parts disorienting and enthralling.
March 8, 2020
[Review] Snake Pass (PS4)
Snake Pass wants you to learn to move like a snake. Not only is it successful as a snake simulator, it’s simply stunning to see and lisssten to.
January 31, 2020
[Review] Lethal League Blaze (PS4)
It’s Pong meets fighting games meets Jet Set Radio Future, and any formula that contains the latter is an instant winner for me!
January 16, 2020
[Review] Guacamelee 2 (PS4)
Guacamelee 2 is very much more of Guacamelee 1 with some improvements and additions, and that’s OK!
January 14, 2020
[Review] Iconoclasts (PS4)
Konjak’s magnum opus (so far), Iconoclasts’ colourful art belies an emotionally charged story filled with tragedy and intensity. It’s also a great Metroidvania with some novel mechanics!
December 23, 2019
[Review] Mystik Belle (PS4)
Continuing my journey through WayForward games, I now begin to step out to staff solo projects and alumni.
October 26, 2019
[Review] Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair (PS4)
I found Playtonic’s first effort a delight, and I was excited to see these characters return… doubly so for a somewhat DKC-inspired 2D romp!
September 25, 2019
[Review] Guacamelee (PS4)
Years ago I played through this game with my brother over a Christmas holiday. Now, we’ve played it again, but this time we both had controllers and it was the Super Turbo Championship edition, and it’s still great!
September 22, 2019
[Review] Shantae Risky’s Revenge (PS4)
I’m finally getting around to playing the other Shantae games before Seven Sirens comes out. But first, a revisit to this short and sweet game in Director’s Cut form.
August 26, 2019
[Review] Poncho (PS4)
I wasn’t able to completely finish Poncho… which is appropriate, because the developer has admitted that the game was not completed to their satisfaction, especially the buggy PS4 port. I’m frustrated by the state of the game because it has a nice world and some good ideas.
August 16, 2019
[Review] 20XX (PS4)
20XX is a pretty cool game. It mashes together the sidescrolling gameplay of Rockman (particularly the X and Zero series) with a roguelike structure, and pulls it off well.
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