I don’t think it’s a stretch to pronounce 2020 a real Low and WTF of a year.
Josh’s H/L/WTF of 2020
Tag: Joshua Tolentino
Kentucky Route Zero: TV Edition Review
The Road Less Raveled
HIGH Some of the moodiest atmosphere around.
LOW It’s a bit of a chore to actually play.
WTF Third Floor: Bears?!
Vampire: The Masquerade – Coteries Of New York Review
What We Scroll Through In The Shadows
HIGH Strong character writing. A great taster for the Vampire setting.
LOW Bare-bones features discourage repeat play.
WTF How’d it take this long to get some good Malkavians in a game?!
Mechwarrior 5: Mercenaries Review
All Systems Phenomenal
HIGH The mech combat is the best it’s been in decades.
LOW Rough edges and jumbled systems dilute the Battletech identity.
WTF What .INI file do I have to edit to get my joystick to work?!
The Outer Worlds Review
A New Life Awaits You
HIGH Excellent writing, dialogue, and visuals.
LOW Superfluous combat, hard-to-read UI.
WTF Please give the man in the moon mascot head a hug.
Neo Cab Review
Talky Taxi
HIGH Affecting dialog and top-flight world-building.
LOW Rough edges can undermine the narrative impact.
WTF Put on your seatbelt, lady!
Wilmot’s Warehouse Review
Fulfillment Center
HIGH A brilliant concept and a charming aesthetic.
LOW Not much in the way of “traditional” puzzles.
WTF Not sure how to feel about organizing things as entertainment
Fate/Extella Link Review
A Link To The Future
HIGH Refined systems, upgraded graphics, and the same sense of speed.
LOW Perfunctory multiplayer and poorer performance on Switch.
WTF What future Fate games will be colonized by Fate/Grand Order?
Steins;Gate Elite Review
Walking the World Line
HIGH A brilliant sci-fi story backed by high-quality visuals…
LOW …at times undermined by minor technical quibbles
WTF This looks good, but I do miss the old art style.
Riot: Civil Unrest Review
Reading ‘Em The Act
HIGH A beautiful pixel-art style covering a fascinating topic…
LOW …with mechanics that drain the topic of all life.
WTF I kind of wish this was a screensaver instead.
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