-Split Fiction (9.5/10)
"Like It Takes Two, Split Fiction will go on to be one of the Rosetta Stones against which any other specialized co-op game will be judged. How it measures up to Hazelight's previous is an exciting quandary all of its own. On the one hand, I may lean towards Two's more Toy Story-esque logic and the creativity derived from that; on the other, I don't anticipate anyone topping this spectacular finale for years to come (though I'll be ecstatic to be proven wrong). Even after its few storytelling missteps, or the rare case of platformer imprecision, all that mattered when the credits rolled was the absolute joy encased within this experience."
-Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (8.5/10)
"Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector's true success stems from expanding upon its mechanical and narrative foundation without overriding its potent emotional connection. Granted, emphasizing greater "complexity" for a tabletop role-playing/visual novel hybrid might seem suspicious at first blush, but that would hastily disregard how those interlocking systems create such palpably tense decisions. Of course, another part of that tension is the compelling narrative that's woven within every interaction. Even with nary a voiced line of dialogue nor a fully-animated cutscene, Jump Over the Age manages to ensorcell far easier than most big-budget studios today. With accomplishments like that? It's easy to put up with some crossed wires and inconsistencies."
-Pipistrello & the Cursed Yoyo (8/10)
Haven't reviewed it yet, but think of it like a long-lost Metroidvania for the Gameboy Advance. Just a great example of level design & charm.
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