Once Harold Halibut’s visual novelty wears off, what’s left is a lumbering plot and set pieces that only gesture at interactivity.
Tag: PlayStation 5
Wall World Review
Wall World doesn’t quite live up to its grand premise, but is mechanically strong.
Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore Review
Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore asks the bold question: What if Zelda’s infamous CD-i misadventures were actually fun?
Saga of the Moon Priestess Review
The young Link’s Awakening fan in me finds a lot to enjoy in Saga of the Moon Priestess.
The Cub Review
The Cub is an inconsistent and sometimes stultifying cinematic platformer.
The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales Review
The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales’ intriguing setting and striking visuals keep me engaged when its mechanics do not.
While The Iron’s Hot Review
Sometimes there’s satisfaction to be found from a repetitive task performed thoroughly and well. I feel none of that satisfaction here.
The 5 Must-Play Indies of 2023
Of the 2023 indie releases I reviewed on Play Critically, I feel these are the five best.
Ebenezer and the Invisible World Review
I hoped Ebenezer and the Invisible World would be a new classic holiday videogame. Instead it is a footnote.
SteamWorld Build Review
In terms of design and personal satisfaction, Build is one of SteamWorld’s most successful installments.