I just wish it were longer, because I was having such a great time playing it. Even though it's completely linear, it still has the strongest Metroid Prime vibes I've felt from a game in ages, and I loved battling through each area as I moved deeper into its mysterious island.
– Brendan Graeberĭeveloper: Robi Studios | Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC | IGN's Blue Fire Video Review Boomerang Xįrom our review: Boomerang X is a wonderful twist on a single-player arena shooter with excellent environmental story-telling, an interesting weapon, and a buttery smooth combat system. And even when the pacing of its main path falters slightly, the irresistible lure of its inventive challenge rooms kept me coming back for more. Its Zelda-like dungeon experiences may end a bit too soon before it begins relying on overly familiar backtracking, but it doesn’t dull the fun of dashing around obstacles and fighting enemies alike.
– Tristan Ogilvieĭeveloper: Beethoven & Dinosaur | Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC | IGN's The Artful Escape Video Review Blue Fireįrom our review: Blue Fire provides an impeccable platforming experience with the just right balance of abilities to master and challenges to test you, making its bleak and corrupted world a joy to explore. But if you’re up for an infectious mix of goofy good humour and brazen guitar worship, then there hasn’t been a musical adventure as excellent as The Artful Escape since Bill met Ted.
It’s not for those who’re after a traditional platforming game challenge, and if listening to indulgent ‘80s-style guitar solos doesn’t appeal to you then Francis’ nonstop noodling may well get on your nerves. Review Score: 8 ("Great") The Artful Escapeįrom our review: The Artful Escape is a truly joyful musical journey through outer space in which the performances of its cast and the quality of its soundtrack are every bit as stellar as the eye-popping celestial realms it crisscrosses through. Note: This list will be updated through the end of the year if/when a new game receives a qualifying review score.