2012

Developer:
Japan Studio

Content:
An open-world action-adventure game featuring a strange but positively charged woman named Kat, who finds herself in a strange town with a black cat… and the ability to manipulate gravity.

Opinion:
Really unique game with great gameplay, atmosphere, story and characters. Extremely underrated. It may start a little slow, but once it gets going, it quickly becomes clear that the sky is both the literal and figurative limit of what this game can achieve.

Developer:
Queasy Games

Content:
Play, compose and share in a unique take on the classic sidescrolling platformer where your actions determine the music.

Opinion:
Sound Shapes offers a simple, stylish and very entertaining platforming experience that comes up with some really good tunes. If you’re one of those people who likes user-generated content, then this is definitely your thing – and even if you’re not, the clever concept makes it a good investment.

Developer:
thatgamecompany

Content:
In Journey you’ll explore an ancient, mysterious world, hovering over ruins and gliding over the sandy landscape to discover its secrets.

Opinion:
After playing Journey, I couldn’t get it out of my head for days. The game is a crafted feast, built with such care and attention that it expands into a comprehensive, enjoyable experience. And to this day, the multiplayer idea remains very unique.