Super Mario Odyssey

Optional’s Backlog Blitz pt. 5

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A collage with Mario and Luma, Civilization's Giant Death Robot, fighters from Deep Sky Derelicts, and Ida and Crow from Monument Valley, all against a background from Kentucky Route Zero Act II

This week’s five capsule reviews are for Monument Valley, Deep Sky Derelicts, Super Mario Galaxy, Kentucky Route Zero Act II, and the Gathering Storm and Rise & Fall expansions for Civilization VI. Pretty broad spread this week! Let’s get into it: Monument Valley This game is bursting with colorful, inventive geometry that makes for curious … Read more

Dark Aether’s Favorite Games of 2017

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Welcome to my belated second annual “Favorite Games of the Year” list! Due to a combination of the holidays, stress, and dealing with a personal loss, I’ve had a rough start coming into 2018. As I sorted through these mixed emotions and tried to pick up the pieces, all I can do is try to … Read more

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