Strider (2014)
4 out of 5. A pure adrenaline filled power trip with that signature Capcom campiness. It will provide ample excitement from start to finish, or you can take a break from that to find more collectables.
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate
2 out of 5. Lords of Shadow fans may enjoy its unique take on the Simon and Trevor Belmont storyline, but strictly as a Metroidvania game it’s just outclassed by other options, including the Igavanias
Castlevania Symphony of the Night
5 out of 5. To this day, Symphony of the Night oozes with the passion of a group of artists doing what they love. Down to the tiniest detail it’s hard not to appreciate everything this game is.
Dust: An Elysian Tail
3 out of 5. Gorgeous visuals and music create a nice relaxing world to escape to, with charming characters and interesting plot twists. Just don’t expect anything particularly deep overall.
Guacamelee! Gold Edition
4 out of 5. Local Co-op. Very fun brawler style combat – especially with friends – and some difficult wall-jumping, dimension shifting, and skill manipulating platforming to enjoy. Deserves its praise
Outland
2.5 out of 5. Local Co-op. A lot of solid design decisions and unique ideas without the level design to support it. Could have been better with tighter, more linear design.
Shadow Complex
3 out of 5. So-bad-it’s-good Action Movie style story with wonky experimental 2.5D combat and excellent Metroidvania style exploration. A fun romp overall.