I remember being truly caught by the first trailer announcing Ravenlok, but it's taken until Xbox Games Pass told me it was leaving to take the punt and see how much its child-friendly design and aesthetic would hold me back. 4 hours later, I have loved this game.

A beautiful art style combined with a fun and well-realised world results in heaps of interesting, fun environments, cool critters and mostly very enjoyable bosses. There are moments of almost wonder; from the first time you enter The Void to the final shot over the balcony of your adventures. I was often caught and charmed, and actually took breath to take in what looked out in front and beyond me. The gameplay is serviceable but fun, though I never used my shield and I tackled the first two bosses without realising there was a level-up mechanic (this is crucial.) The soundtrack was also quite wonderful.

Short, beautiful, endearing, fun. I really look forward to what Cococucumber do next.