In my review, I described The Talos Principle 2 as one of the most complex games I’ve ever played, and most of that assessment wasn’t based on the puzzles. Both this game and its predecessor deal with some incredibly deep philosophical concepts, with many of the themes being based on those from classic literature or …
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As is the case with most great puzzle games, the puzzles in The Talos Principle 2 are iterative. A fundamental set of ideas is initially practiced and mastered by the player, and subsequent puzzles build on those core principles to create more complex challenges. The game does an excellent job of introducing new concepts slowly …
If you’re coming to The Talos Principle 2 having never played the original, things can feel pretty overwhelming in the beginning. This is especially the case considering there’s not much of a tutorial to speak of—only the initial segment constructed in the style of the original game, which seems to serve the purpose of a …
Truly innovative puzzle games don’t come around too often, though, in the early 2010s, the genre seemed to be going through somewhat of a renaissance. 2011’s Portal 2 revitalized the perfect mix of puzzling and story the Point-and-Click genre had birthed a decade before, and indie titles like Braid a few years earlier and FEZÂ a …
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Within RimWorld’s impressively deep mechanics, there are practically infinite possibilities for how you can ensure your colony’s prosperity for years to come. As they say, though, Fail to prepare, prepare to fail; a huge part of your success is contingent on your base design, and the specific layout you choose will make the world of difference. …
Sadly, the Jet Set Radio series fades further into obscurity with each passing year. The original Dreamcast release came out way back in 1999, and while a PC port of the original silently slipped onto Steam 10 years ago, the sequel, Jet Set Radio: Future, has yet to see the light of day on modern …
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Dave the Diver is a game that wears many hats; alongside being an unforgettable adventure game, it also does a pretty damn good job of simulating the intricacies of a sushi restaurant. Few titles attempt two big main mechanics at once and execute them so successfully, and while diving for fish and skilling up is …
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Moving Out channels the same frantic co-op fun that caught the wind following the emergence of Overcooked and Storage Inc. The sequel builds on the original’s ability to take on one of life’s most unpleasant tasks, and somehow translate it into an hilarious few hours. But considering the premise is pretty much the same, does …
By intertwining an intriguing, metaphysical mystery through the inner turmoil of a complex set of human relationships, the original Oxenfree proved itself to be one of the most thought-provoking and poignant indie titles of the last decade. Oxenfree 2 followed up to build upon the foundational ideas the first game laid, whilst deepening the backstory …
While no one really expected it, Rocket League has become one of the biggest multiplayer games of all time since its 2014 release. Starting off on PC and PS4 with just a handful of maps, game modes, and active players, the game has now spread across all major platforms, including mobile, and has amassed well …
