2019

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

REPLAY8/10Played from 8/23-8/24

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) + …