2021 Videogames – Play Critically

Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion Review

Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion is adequate and so short it barely makes an impression.

Unsighted’s time limiting mechanics make me feel for its characters in ways that pushes it towards the top tiers of greatness.

Kaze and the Wild Masks is a complete package: beautiful graphics, excellent platforming mechanics, and satisfactory challenge.

ElecHead is a fine puzzle platformer and an impressive debut from its solo developer.

If you’ve never been successful in a Souls-like before then Death’s Gambit might be Souls-lite enough to ease you into things.

I cannot recall the last videogame I finished with more conflicting feelings.

Kena: Bridge of Spirits has beautiful animation and art design but is too difficult to be a fun videogame.

There’s no other RPG quite like Loop Hero, and it’s worth playing for that reason alone.

The Wild at Heart is an engaging Sendak-esque adventure that lacks refinement.

These are the five indie videogames on Nintendo Switch I consider to be the must-plays of the Pandemic Year, Part 2: Things Got Worse.