Once Harold Halibut’s visual novelty wears off, what’s left is a lumbering plot and set pieces that only gesture at interactivity.
Tag: Xbox Series X/S
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?
Anuchard Review
The feelings which overwhelm almost all my time with Anuchard are boredom and indifference.
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.