UrLocalBanktoad
1998
I don't hate this game, but I'm not the biggest fan of it, either. There are some questionable level design choices, and some of the boss fights are terribly unbalanced or just take way too long. There are times of joy with this in rare instances, and the data discs containing info about the characters is a really cool touch. If anything, just look up the info from those collectables online and skip actually playing this game.
2002
I really wish I liked this game more. Sadly, the game's own concept betrays its intent. Yeah, you can solve puzzles any way you want, but it quickly breaks the game balance when you can just solve almost every puzzle with only a few of the same keywords or adjectives. It turns an interesting puzzle game into a boring collectathon that requires no effort to complete.
1993
2015
2019
Baba is You is a bizarre, weird puzzle game that does everything in its power to make you think outside the box. It can be pretty overwhelming in later puzzles, leading to tons of trial-and-error scenarios trying to make things click. When they do click, though, it's very satisfying. This game is an easy recommendation for people who like puzzle games that challenge you in highly unique ways.
2010
2013
uh, I can explain...
Okay okay honestly this game isn't terrible by any means. It's a half-decent action-adventure game with minigames sprinkled throughout the adventure that improve your abilities as you clear them. You can learn spells that let you traverse the world in new ways and then return to older stages to see new routes.
Sadly this game doesn't have enough lasting power to make you want to revisit old areas. You'll more than likely be satisfied doing a casual playthrough and stopping after the final stage.
Okay okay honestly this game isn't terrible by any means. It's a half-decent action-adventure game with minigames sprinkled throughout the adventure that improve your abilities as you clear them. You can learn spells that let you traverse the world in new ways and then return to older stages to see new routes.
Sadly this game doesn't have enough lasting power to make you want to revisit old areas. You'll more than likely be satisfied doing a casual playthrough and stopping after the final stage.