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Unpacking Review

Unpacking’s activity is removing things from boxes. The game is understanding what those things tell me about the unseen protagonist.

Hidden Object Games are fun, bite-sized throwbacks to the plot-and-puzzle-driven adventure videogames of the 1990s.

Access Denied is an adequate test of problem solving skills that fills a free evening.

The Messenger is an excellent and efficient retro platformer.

I’m not trying to sound hyperbolic; CrossCode is just that good.

Golf Club Nostalgia is intriguing as an atmospheric experience delivering an apocalyptic message, but as a golf videogame it’s a double bogey.

I like almost everything about Greak: Memories of Azur except the profound sense that there should be much more.

Dodgeball Academia’s beautiful sprite art and fun premise cannot overcome its tiny world and repetitive matches.

With its story-driven design and approachable mechanics, Griftlands is a great entry point to the deckbuilder genre.

Short and derivative, though enjoyably so, it’s difficult to recommend Whipseey for anything less than a deep discount sale.