Infinite loading screens, irresponsible characters, and dubious gameplay designs contaminate Corpse Party: Blood Drive. Without Corpse Party’s usual brand of supernatural scares, only the most zealous fans need apply.
Contrary to its looks, Crimsonland still delivers frenetic fights impossible to reproduce in web browsers. But bigger and more beautiful twin-stick shooters rose to fame during Crimsonland’s decade-long slumber, leaving 10tons playing catch-up.
The Escapists: The Walking Dead brings a bit of normalcy to Robert Kirkman’s franchise. The methodical routines and the chance to explore, better yourself, or help others at will offsets the panic of an undead nightmare.
Caffeine: Episode One stars game-breaking glitches and scenery that acts of its own free will, sabotaging this walking simulator's prized (and only) atmosphere.
I envy Sony fans that get to experience Super Meat Boy for the first time. Hundreds of levels, pixel-perfect controls, and a brand-new soundtrack cement Super Meat Boy as a must-play 2D platformer on the PlayStation 4 and Vita.
The Beginner’s Guide is not lightning in a bottle like The Stanley Parable, nor is it a checklist of graphics and sounds players should run through. For people that want a taste of the hardships that indie developers endure, however, you can do no better.
Assault Android Cactus – between its twin-stick gunplay, dialogue, and ample modes – exhibits a rare polish among its peers, but the atrocious HUD, useless unlocks, and local co-op that’s actively better without friends keep Witch Beam’s debut from rivaling the genre’s titans.
Eradicating ghosts that mimic your preceding actions is an inventive notion, but the rest of the gameplay hooks meant to keep Extreme Exorcism players happy embody the saying “been there, done that.”
Shovel Knight is still an unrivaled audiovisual homage to Sega and Nintendo consoles. If you like ruthless platformers and already own Shovel Knight, enjoy Plague of Shadows. It literally costs nothing. If you prefer precise controls, however, slightly altered levels and bomb crafting may not justify Plague Knight’s momentum-heavy play style.
