HIGH Spectacular soundtrack, evocative visuals, interesting variations on its core theme
LOW Numerous technical issues, alarmingly thin story, multiplayer feels bolted on
WTF Using the names of real-life rappers as your “wanted” level of police attention? Really?
HIGH Watching vagrants drift into my town and make it their home.
LOW The Seat of the Matriarch and the final boss are both terrible, terrible experiences.
WTF Dude, where’s my companion?
HIGH The minimal HUD and use of terminals instead of menus.
LOW Explorable planets feel unbelievably empty.
WTF Everyone and everything is a literal clone, including the player.
The Revival Of A Past
HIGH The pacifist theme adds a new approach to the apocalypse.
LOW The episode takes two hours for the plot to build up.
WTF Child molestation is a favorable gimmick this season. Seriously, we’re cutting tongues now?
HIGH Easy to pick up and play in short bursts.
LOW Player substitutions are a little cumbersome.
WTF Some of the player headshots are… interesting.
HIGH A chance to play a memorable arcade game I never finished.
LOW The gameplay does not age well.
WTF For something that’s essentially a retro release, this package is way too thin.
HIGH Using a magnum kill a licker by shooting through a zombie’s head.
LOW The stories don’t match up?
WTF You are inappropriately flirty given the situation, Claire.
HIGH Stringing together a complex puzzle using simple geometry.
LOW No controller support in handheld mode.
WTF Why can’t I use the controller in handheld mode!?
HIGH Using the ultimate secret sword to make short work of the final boss.
LOW This is a swordfighting game. Why is there a flying boss?
WTF How did they not remove the beholders that steal souls and drain experience?
HIGH Lots of Suda’s trademark style.
LOW The gameplay’s nowhere near as inspired.
WTF Travis’ cat is capable of operating a fax machine.
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