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Moss: Book II (2022)

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85
Review score
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psvr Playstation 4 PC Windows osvr Playstation 5

Embark on an epic adventure in Moss: Book II, a captivating VR game where you team up with the charming Quill. Engage in exciting combat, solve mind-bending puzzles, and explore breathtaking environments. Dive into a fairytale story filled with myth and magic, creating a unique bond with Quill that will leave you wanting more!

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What we like:
  • Immersive gameplay
  • Engaging puzzles
  • Stunning environments
  • Excellent storytelling
  • Adorable main character
What could be improved:
  • Overemphasis on book illustrations and narrations
  • Some repetitive combat

  • platform
  • puzzle
  • combat
  • narration
  • adventure
  • boss
  • boomerang
  • story
  • diorama
  • controller-support
  • action-adventure
  • cute
  • vr
  • zelda

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Kirby and the Forgotten Land (2022)

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85
Review score
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Nintendo Switch

Kirby and the Forgotten Land is a delightful and charming game that brings joy and light to a world filled with darkness.

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What we like:
  • Adorable and filled with childlike wonder
  • Fresh experience for fans
  • Variety of gameplay with ability to copy enemy powers
  • Engaging town activities and upgrades
  • Inclusion of co-op gameplay and mini-games
What could be improved:
  • Lack of a "restart stage" option can be a hassle when replaying stages

  • platform
  • boss
  • post-apocalyptic
  • cooperative
  • boss-fight
  • adventure
  • cute
  • puzzle
  • park

13

Planet of Lana (2023)

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81
Review score
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PC Windows j Xbox One Xbox Series X Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Playstation 5

Join the epic journey of Lana and her furry companion Mui in Planet of Lana, a beautiful and captivating adventure game. Solve challenging puzzles and navigate through stunning landscapes to save your world. Experience a heartwarming story that will keep you engaged till the end. Uncover the secrets of this mesmerizing world and restore harmony.


What we like:
  • Intricate and beautiful landscapes
  • Engaging companion-based gameplay
  • Heartfelt and immersive storyline
  • Variety in puzzle challenges
  • Stunning hand-painted art style
What could be improved:
  • Repetitive and easy puzzles
  • Unpolished controls

  • platform
  • puzzle
  • cat
  • robots
  • stealth
  • narrative
  • ghibli
  • orchestral
  • companion
  • story

14

OMNO (2021)

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89
Review score
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Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Xbox One PC Windows

Embark on a magical journey in Omno, a visually stunning adventure game filled with puzzles and adorable creatures. Explore lush forests, deserts, and frozen tundras as you uncover secrets and overcome obstacles. With a calming soundtrack and immersive story, you'll be captivated by this charming and vibrant world. Despite its short length, Omno offers a satisfying, zen-like gaming experience that will leave you wanting more.


What we like:
  • Immersive storytelling
  • Beautiful, interactive environments
  • Relaxing puzzle gameplay
  • Calming soundtrack
  • Responsive controls
What could be improved:
  • Short game length
  • Occasional graphical glitches
  • Lack of detailed story
  • Repetitive structure

  • platform
  • puzzle
  • wholesome
  • relaxing
  • exploration
  • cute
  • short
  • adventure
  • third-person
  • magic
  • atmospheric
  • stylized
  • colourful
  • discovery
  • story

15

CONVRGENCE: A League of Legends Story (2022)

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82
Review score
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PC Windows Nintendo Switch

Dive into the cyberpunk world of Zaun in CONVERGENCE: A League of Legends Story. As Ekko, you'll manipulate time, outsmart enemies, and reveal the Undercity's secrets. Experience thrilling combat, inventive boss fights, and an exciting narrative, all wrapped in stunning visuals. With unique abilities, flexible gear choices, and a dynamic world to explore, every moment is a new adventure.


What we like:
  • Challenging and enjoyable combat
  • Innovative time-travel mechanics
  • Deep narrative with compelling characters
  • Stunning visuals and immersive world
  • High replayability
What could be improved:
  • Controls can be unresponsive and cumbersome
  • Difficulty adjusting position mid-air
  • Inconsistent input requirements
  • Narrative may disrupt League of Legends lore

  • platform
  • time
  • metroidvania
  • manipulation
  • boss-fight
  • 2d
  • combat
  • steampunk

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What Lies in the Multiverse (2022)

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84
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Nintendo Switch PC Windows Playstation 4 Playstation 5 Xbox One

Get lost in 'What Lies in the Multiverse', a captivating puzzle-platformer that takes you on a reality-bending adventure. Unleash the power of time manipulation to solve intricate puzzles, meet unforgettable characters, and uncover the secrets of the multiverse. Prepare for a journey filled with charm, humor, and emotional depth.


What we like:
  • Engaging and unique puzzles
  • Deep, emotionally nuanced story
  • Charming and witty dialogue
  • Beautiful pixel art design
  • Great sound design
What could be improved:
  • Some dialogues can be boring
  • Puzzles could be more challenging

  • platform
  • time
  • puzzle
  • comedy
  • manipulation
  • dark
  • travel
  • pixel
  • humor
  • psychedelic
  • 2d
  • narrative
  • story
  • mature
  • alternate

17

The Artful Escape (2021)

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88
Review score
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Xbox Series X Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Playstation 5 Xbox One PC Windows

The Artful Escape is a psychedelic journey of self-discovery and creativity, following the story of a young musician trying to break out of his famous uncle's shadow. The game features simple platforming and a unique music interface, where players can create their own musical compositions. The game's beautiful visuals and uplifting story, supported by an outstanding voice cast, make it a must-play for music lovers and fans of visual novels.


What we like:
  • Gorgeous visuals,Unique music interface,Outstanding voice cast,Uplifting story
What could be improved:
  • Lack of challenging gameplay,Short game length,More of a visual novel than a traditional game

  • psychedelic
  • platform
  • sci-fi
  • narrative
  • self-discovery
  • adventure
  • rhythm
  • side-scrolling
  • music
  • aliens
  • dylan

18

Islets (2022)

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82
Review score
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PC Windows Nintendo Switch Xbox One Xbox Series X

Journey with Iko, a young mouse warrior, as they explore the five floating islands of Islets and attempt to reconnect them with powerful magnets! Enjoy snappy movement and combat, cute character design, and competent map design.


What we like:
  • Fun combat and movement
  • Cute character design
  • Competent map design
  • Challenging boss fights
  • Bullet hell-style airship battles
What could be improved:
  • Random upgrade rewards can limit options

  • platform
  • boss
  • metroidvania
  • cute
  • boss-fight
  • exploration
  • colourful
  • pirates
  • fight
  • atmospheric
  • story
  • combat
  • 2d
  • nature
  • adventure

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A Hat in Time (2017)

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96
Review score
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Mac OS Playstation 4 Xbox One Nintendo Switch PC Windows

A Hat in Time is a cute-as-heck 3D platformer featuring a little girl who stitches hats for wicked powers! Freely explore giant worlds and recover Time Pieces to travel to new heights!


  • platform
  • 3d

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Ori and the Will of the Wisps (2020)

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93
Review score
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PC Windows Xbox Series X

Ori and the Will of the Wisps is a captivating 2D platformer that follows the eponymous spirit of the forest as they embark on an adventure to save a friend. This game offers a great mix of platforming puzzles, combat, and beautiful painterly locations.


What we like:
  • Smooth controls
  • Exceptional level design
  • Improved combat options
  • Fast travel and auto-saving systems
  • Highly polished port
What could be improved:
  • Limited variety in enemies and bosses

  • platform
  • combat
  • metroidvania
  • boss-fight
  • skill
  • flight
  • exploration
  • boss
  • narrative
  • challenging
  • puzzle
  • beautiful

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