Xbox One (7144 programs)
Pros: Beautiful, calming environments. Smooth, intuitive flight mechanics. Soft soundtrack enhances immersion.
Cons: Lacks narrative and varied objectives.
Pros: Charming anthropomorphic characters. Cleverly designed puzzles and diverse worlds. Diverse worlds to explore. Enhanced visuals and controller support.
Cons: Minor technical glitches.
Pros: Authentic retro gameplay experience. Flexible gameplay modes.
Cons: Overly simplistic.
Pros: Innovative core mechanics. Challenging gameplay. Handcrafted and diverse levels. Reactive environments. Immersive visuals and audio.
Cons: High difficulty. Constant deaths can be frustrating. Potential for repetitive sections. Niche appeal.
Pros: Fast-paced yet rewarding combat system. Hand-drawn visuals. Humorous narrative.
Cons: The gameplay can feel slow at times.
Pros: Creative and innovative puzzle mechanics. Excellent use of portals to enrich gameplay. Progressive challenge keeps gameplay fresh.
Cons: Puzzle complexity.
Pros: Anniversary Caper adds a fresh story twist. Two exclusive cosmetic skins. Artbook offers behind-the-scenes visuals.
Cons: Soundtrack isn’t integrated into gameplay. Limited amount of content for the price.
Pros: Engaging and rewarding puzzles. Award-winning soundtrack. Encourages creativity among players.
Cons: The puzzles can be repetitive over time.
Pros: Retro graphics and sound effects. Diverse environments and enemies. Costume customization for added fun.
Cons: Same approach to dealing with various enemies can feel repetitive.
Pros: Lighthearted, character-driven stories. Vibrant visuals with expressive character designs. Bonus content, including mini-games and developer notes.
Cons: Limited appeal for newcomers. Lower narrative stakes compared to the main series.
Pros: Gripping, character-driven story with emotional depth. Multiple outcomes based on player choices. Polished visuals and atmospheric soundtrack.
Cons: Limited appeal to those unfamiliar with the first game. Pacing might feel slow for some players.
Pros: Expands on Marisa’s backstory.
Cons: Extremely short content. Adds little to the main game’s story. Lacks significant new mechanics or challenges.
Pros: Beautifully crafted world. Engaging mix of delivery tasks. Quirky and memorable NPCs.
Cons: Can be repetitive over time.
Pros: Unique premise focused on music culture and vinyl records. Charming, hand-drawn comic book art style. Deep and engaging character interactions.
Cons: Niche appeal. Trial-and-error based. Repetitive over time.
Pros: Highly customizable mobile home building. Beautiful open-world environments with different biomes. Sustainable energy system.
Cons: Crafting mechanics can be tedious.
Pros: Faithful remake. Improved graphics with high resolution. Dynamic soundtrack.
Cons: Steep difficulty curve. Lack of online multiplayer. Limited storyline focus.