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• XSX/S
• 8.3 / 10
• États-Unis

• XONE
• 7.3 / 10
• États-Unis

The return of Kao The Kangaroo after a prolonged hibernation is both a blessing and a curse. Blooming with colour, bolstered by simple pick up and play stylings, and presented as a glittering throwback to the golden age of platformers, all help Kao to blossom beautifully. Yet Kao’s greatest strength is also its greatest weakness, as it fails to bring anything new to a grounded genre formula, nor is it long enough to stay ingrained in the memory as it’s over all too soon. You might think it impolite to ask why of all classic platformers did Kao have to come back after all these years, and even though you might still ponder this upon completion, you may just find that this return was well worth investing time into.

• XSX/S
• 7.8 / 10
• États-Unis

• XONE
• 5.8 / 10
• États-Unis

• XONE
• 8.1 / 10
• États-Unis

• XONE
• 7.8 / 10
• États-Unis

Lost Words: Beyond the Page to me is a heavily story-based game that uses platforming as a means to tell it. If you’re after something with deep gameplay to get into, this may not be the right title for you. If the story alone is something that piques your interest then it’s definitely worth a shot as it is an enjoyable tale.

• XSX/S
• 8.3 / 10
• États-Unis

Having said that though, I still came away from Röki having enjoyed it very much indeed. The characters we meet along the way are all unique and interesting, and I really liked how Polygon Treehouse interwove several of the arcs and puzzles across them. The sense of place and aesthetics are excellent too, with some lovely visuals complemented by nice ambient music and effects. The tale may be told via text, but Tove and the rest of the cast all make various grunts and mumbles as their text box pops up, helping to sell the emotion in the writing. All of this adds up to a game that was heart wrenching but gripping, and a pleasure to play.

• XSX/S
• 7.2 / 10
• États-Unis

Endzone – A World Apart is one of the most comprehensive base-building survival management sims I’ve seen. There is a lot to do here, it just might be too much for some.

• XONE
• 2.5 / 10
• États-Unis

• XSX/S
• 5.8 / 10
• États-Unis

• XONE
• 7.3 / 10
• États-Unis

Despite some flaws, I’ve enjoyed my time with Source of Madness, but it’s not a roguelite where I want to start over as soon as I fail. I think the art design and Lovecraft theme help it stand out in a crowded market, and even though it’s filled to the brim with madness it’s nowhere close to being at the top of the mountain.

• XONE
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

• XONE
• 10 / 10
• États-Unis

• XONE
• 8.4 / 10
• États-Unis

Overall, if you are after a moody, vibrant, and focussed action platformer that can hold your attention throughout, then Gunborg: Dark Matters is definitely one you should be playing, be it in 2022 or beyond. It may be incredibly challenging, it may in essence be basic platforming, but it also brings together well-crafted mechanics, smooth controls, and some fantastic gameplay to create a memorable and enjoyable title well worth your time and money.

• XONE
• 6.7 / 10
• États-Unis

• XONE
• 5.1 / 10
• États-Unis

• XONE
• 7.2 / 10
• États-Unis

• XONE
• 4.6 / 10
• États-Unis