2019
Games I played in 2019
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8/10Played from 10/27 - 11/4+ Classic Metroidvania Design + Variety in shard system + Provides strong sense of direction + Snappy controls
- 2.5D visuals sometimes feel cheap
- Perhaps a little…
7/10
Played from 9/24 - 10/3
+ Incredible cinematic setpieces+ Camilla Luddington's performance as Lara+ Traversal is a blast+ Darker story (even if it never fully commits)+ Lush visuals and flui…
7/10
Played from 9/6/18 - 9/11/19
+ Creative twists to each level keep game fresh+ Awesome powers that are a blast to use+ Depth of lore and worldbuilding+ Breadth of playstyles available - Frust…
7/10
Played from 11/23/19 - 12/8/19+ Dark souls style combat without being too frustrating
+ Uncharted style cinematic setpieces
+ Metroid Prime style exploration and 3D Map
+ Strong chara…
5/10Played from 10/7-10/21+ Spectacle of setpieces
+ Guns feel really good to use; wide variety + Innovative weather effects+ Many options and ways to play
- Extremely repetitive gameplay
- Clunky m…
7/10
Played from 8/3 - 9/27
+ Timeless tetris gameplay+ Hypnotic visuals and music suck you in+ Many options for how to play- Not every theme is a winner
6/10
Played from 11/8/19 - 11/23/19 + Active role in uncovering story
+ Compelling story and great actors
+ Little framing device touches (reflections, desktop, etc)
- Inability to watch …
REPLAY7/10
Played from 9/22-10/16+ Awesome unique art style that fits game well
+ Quality of life changes (Item mapping! Scrolling screen!)
+ Compact yet expansive overall experience
+ Fully commits…
8/10
Played from 7/26 - 9/18+ Satisfying gameplay loop
+ Great cast of likable characters
+ Different paths offer great replay potential
+ Sublime control in unit management+ Divine pulse elimin…
8/10
Played from 4/13/19 - 8/18/19
+ Unique combat system to differentiate from Souls
+ Extremely demanding (and ultimately rewarding)
+ Level design (grapple encourages verticality)
+ …