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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.

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.

Plague of Shadows is by far the most disposable of Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove’s single-player content.

While Waiting is fearless, unafraid to challenge with the unorthodox, to be uneventful for long periods, and to believe its audience will like it.