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Twilight Monk Review

In a comfort food genre like the nonlinear platformer, Twilight Monk is a filling and satisfying meal.

After five installments, A Clockwork Conspiracy is the first time I have felt the Trine series has become tired.

Neva’s basic platforming keeps me playing. Its haunting visuals keep me fascinated.

Wizordum is a wonderful throwback to classic first-person shooters whose technical limitations only enhance its retro feel.

Eternal Strands has incredible ambition and unexpected limitation.

Rift of the NecroDancer’s twists are the best new ideas in rhythm/music videogames since plastic guitar controllers.

ENDER MAGNOLIA excels at fast and challenging side-scrolling combat even as it disappoints with an unrewarding nonlinear world.

MainFrames performs an admirable double trick as a challenging, skill-based platformer and a thoughtful puzzler.

The Plucky Squire has an incredible premise that feels underutilized by its small final product.

Momodora: Moonlit Farewell revels in embodying non-linear platforming fundamentals.