Spaceland on Xbox One is a game that wears X-COM influences on it’s sleeve, including tons of references to other pop culture stalwarts like Gears of War and Duke Nukem.
Playing against friends on the couch is where MageQuit comes alive as one of the best party games since Overcooked, and you can share it with just about anyone. Yet, the game just can’t shake the feeling that there isn’t enough there.
Selma and the Wisp is a relatively cheap game and that ensures it is completely accurate for what you get. It's an enjoyable platformer that will take you a couple of hours to complete. The gameplay itself is unique, the visuals are decent and the sound works well without being spectacular, and it’s just the accuracy in the latter levels that see annoyances come about, mostly when Selma just won't do what you want her to do.
Cast your mind back to the ‘90s and try to remember something known as Rush Hour. No, not the hit film starring Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker, I’m on about the sliding block style puzzle that involved manoeuvring cars within a grid. Well, the developers over at Dillyframe Games have decided to make a game centred on this puzzle type, titled Bunny Parking, and now it’s arrived on Xbox One. Has Bunny Parking managed to rejuvenate a long-forgotten gem of an idea, or would getting stuck in a traffic jam actually be more fun?
If you have any interest in either a flight sim, or a rogue-like experience, for the reasonable price that it's at, you should buy Sky Rouge immediately. Trust me, you'll be feeling like a top gun in no time.
I wanted to love Ash of Gods: Redemption on Xbox One from the minute I laid hands on it, and I have to admit to being hooked by the beautiful and intriguing story. The game does however live in The Banner Saga's shadow a fair bit, and even though it's seen as a big influence I don't think it's done the game any favours as you can't help but compare the two.
Super Mega Space Blaster Special Turbo on Xbox One does a lot of things well, especially given the price point, but ultimately those great things are sullied by strange design choices and weak design.
Whereas Darksiders III missed the mark by straying too far from the path, Darksiders Genesis on Xbox One proves that the formula from the first two games was successful enough for their franchise. It’s true this is a more linear experience this time around, but none of what made Darksiders a cult hit in the first place has been sacrificed in translation.
With Milo’s Quest on Xbox One we have a game that is pretty good for what it is: a laid-back introduction to adventure games. The story is whimsical and sets the stage well. There are some solid elements included like keys, chests and collectible items. The puzzles and enemies are simple enough for the difficulty level that Milo’s Quest is aiming for. And its presentation is charming, vibrant and well done. This is certainly a game that the kids will enjoy. Unfortunately, there’s no real challenge for anyone else.
Carnivorous plants spreading across the earth, causing terror and destruction? Sounds familiar doesn’t it? No, this isn’t The Day of the Triffids. It’s GREEN The Life Algorithm.
If you like a puzzler then you’re going to like 7th Sector on Xbox One. The puzzles will test your mental abilities to the limit and it will constantly surprise you in its attack and verve.
Glass Masquerade 2: Illusions on Xbox One does what it says on the tin. It looks great and delivers a series of enjoyable jigsaw puzzles but can get more than a little frustrating throughout. But then hey, I guess that’s what the puzzling scene has been providing for centuries past!Â
Code Shifter on Xbox One is definitely an interesting game. The gameplay doesn’t overstay its welcome, and it’s solid enough to entertain you through each stage. The biggest strike against Code Shifter is that it thinks its story is the main reason you’re here. Due to the bizarre tonal shifts, unlikeable characters and huge exposition dumps, this just isn’t the case.Â
Kentucky Route Zero: TV Edition on Xbox One is a one-off game. In fact, I doubt we will see a game like this for years to come. Lovers of action, frantic gameplay and lack of narratives won't find much in here I'm afraid, however those who love stories and how narratives shape our lives will utterly adore this game.
