A great world and an interesting story, but this short second entry lacks the tense decision-making of the first.

Forza mimicry aside, the improved handling and visuals, along with Grand Race mode, are a revelation.

The scariest part of Cronos: The New Dawn is probably the frustrating combat, and while it boasts a selection of surprisingly cool puzzles, they're not enough to save the experience.

One good idea--the racer's scoring system--spoiled by a thuddingly dull cop campaign and dumb design decisions. [March 2014, p.68]

Still as atmospheric and impressively grim as it was last year, but inessential if you have the original.

Satisfying, suspenseful multiplayer is more than the sum of its parts, but marred by bugs for now. Ignore the single-player. [Holiday 2011, p.64]

The disappointing second half lets it down, but even at best, Broken Age is far from the genre’s greats.

Offers a lot of game time for your money, but not much stimulation. [Jan 2001, p.142]

As it stands right now, this game is a mess. [Jan 2002, p.77]

A gripping experience, despite an ending that kicks itself up the arse.

En Garde! flares brightly with its slick, slapstick combat, for a while at least.

It's not a big or clever game, but there's value in the small and stupid too, and there's something truly wonderful about it being Steam Greenlight's first release. [Jan 2013, p.69]

It could have been great, but this gruesome and ridiculous power fantasy is spoilt by a disgracefully shabby port to PC.

Eventually it feels repetitive, but the quantity of character and dungeon permutations is sufficient to engage even jaded genre veterans for weeks. [July 2010, p.79]

The constant threat of chaos adds tension and fun to an otherwise basic management sim.

Atomic Heart aims high and, even if it doesn't quite pull it off, is a decent shooter in an exceptionally realised setting.

A good shooter that’s buried under a baffling UI, confusing rulesets, and a movement scheme that’s needlessly complex.

Payday is the most exciting parts of your favorite movies cobbled together, swapping the brains for extra bullets. [Jan 2012, p.67]

A stylish mix of bullet hell and deft swordplay, Furi is only held back by rare bugs and poorly designed difficulty spikes.

A puzzle-platformer that's elevated by its winsome anime aesthetic.

A leisurely stroll through a beautiful apocalypse. Rapture is stirring and heartfelt, but may be too slow and hands-off for some.

Funny, fresh, and full of surprises, Typhoon’s debut blends genres expertly. Co-op doesn’t add much, though.

Building the best decks will cost you, but Artifact is an intricate and rewarding card game.

PES finally finds the balance between stout sim and accessible arcade, but a poor port cast shadow on an otherwise great game.

Enough new features to keep Sims 2 fans sated 'till the next expansion. [Dec 2005, p.84]

The mid-game settings--a warehouse and a cloning plant--are dull to explore, the script contains few memorable gags and the puzzles don't impress. [Nov 2010, p.79]

A genuinely thrilling, occasionally heartbreaking tale that shines a new light on well-known Greek gods. The musical aspect makes it one of the most unique visual novels you'll play, but its inconsistency in quality lets it down.

A great start, but American Truck Simulator will really begin to take shape when more states and trucks are added.