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I imagine most folks will fall into two camps when it comes to Alto’s Adventure. The first will appreciate the sheer amount of artistic integrity and nuanced visual effects that the title employs and will play it just to experience those aspects. The second will largely ignore those aspects and see the game as yet another side-scrolling endless runner with pretty standard mechanics.

I love the pixel art and chiptunes art aesthetic that this game has. This sequel is just a small step forward, not a huge leap. And considering that it's less than a year later, that's far from a bad thing!

The graphics are adorable, the writing is cheeky, and the music is varied and catchy. Auro is one of the rare games in this genre that should please both beginners and experts alike. It's definitely worth checking out.

Other than the fact that Daytona Rush’s gameplay is pretty standard, there’s very little to complain about with the game. Visuals are awesome and nice touches such as crazy car crash physics make each run a little more fun.

Whether you're willing to put up with an imperfect feel in exchange for hours of content is your own personal choice. But this game really does a great job at making creation simple and accessible while still complex and expansive enough to allow for some really cool things to be created.

The game has a lot of cool aspects to it, but so much of it also emphasizes the worst things that monetization can bring to the table. If you have a strong distaste for free-to-play, stay far away from King of Thieves. If not, then I really like the concept enough to check it out, even if it's nowhere near perfect yet.

Midnight Star is a hard game to crack. There is so much here in terms of unlockable weapons and upgrades. There’re also the great production values and a story that’s actually worth exploring. However, it’s all tempered significantly by the game’s freemium system.

Dark Echo hits all the right notes any well-designed horror game should. It makes you feel incredibly powerless, but extends a lifeline perpetually just outside your grasp. The superb pacing, alternating between quiet moments in the dark and chaotic dashes through a colorful kaleidoscope, creates a tense atmosphere that pulls you in completely.

There's so much game here that the price is absolutely criminal – and there's replay value to be had in not just the multiplayer, but with a hardcore survival mode where one death means game over. I appreciate the exploration mode as well – there's such great sights to see here, that people who don't want to worry about surviving and just want to check everything out deserve to have an avenue to do so. ...It's a massive, and immensely enjoyable experience.

It is funny that for less than the cost of taking someone to a movie you could get this game, but it is still considered a high price for an app. With that said, I don't think you could go wrong if you are even slightly interested. The game has strategic depth and lacks the cracks and wrinkles of many of its competitors.