2014

Developer:
Honeyslug and Richard Hogg

Content:
A whimsical, colorful game with an emphasis on playful exploration and creativity.

Opinion:
Hohokum should definitely be tried, if only to understand how strange and difficult it is to describe. Not everyone will appreciate its laid-back nature and allergy to guidance. But most importantly, you get out of Hohokum what you put into it. Players who want to explore the nooks and crannies and see everything in every world will definitely be rewarded.

Developer:
White Paper Games

Content:
A first-person adventure game in which the player has the task of recovering the memories of a dementia patient.

Opinion:
An emotionally charged story enhanced by the game’s thematic centerpiece, dementia. A wonderfully thoughtful, moving story with puzzles cleverly embedded in the theme.

Developer:
Supergiant Games

Content:
Transistor is a science fiction action RPG set in a futuristic city, in which players take on the role of a young woman who gains control of an extraordinary weapon of unknown origin after a mysterious group of attackers almost kills her with it.

Opinion:
From the surreal environment and the enigmatic characters to the unique upgrade system and the combat system, Transistor is a game in which its charm can be discovered over time. For players who are willing to accept a slightly more opaque experience than many other games, Transistor offers an escape to a strange and enchanting world.