2017 Videogames – Play Critically

80’s Overdrive Review

The best reason to play 80’s Overdrive is to see its adoring recreation of Out Run’s visual style in high-definition pixel art graphics.

Cosmic Star Heroine is a great combination of old school aesthetic sensibilities and new school design philosophies.

Though its purported goal of representing real history is mostly a gimmick, Wulverblade is a solid and bloody beat ’em up.

Cat Quest is an exhilarating intersection of speed and simplicity.

Blossom Tales leaves me telling myself I should be having more fun than I am.

SteamWorld Dig 2 is a phenomenal example of how to craft a sequel.

Golf Story has the potential to be a great golf videogame filled with fantasy and whimsy, but that potential is unfulfilled.

Adventure platformer veterans will get the most out of Hollow Knight’s deliberate subversions of genre conventions.

By combining action and puzzles to represent a cooking competition, Battle Chef Brigade has shines of genius.

What Remains of Edith Finch is a ludocinematic experience adventure videogame fans shouldn’t miss.