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Even the cliffhanger ending feels a bit muted when compared to the epic final moments of episode one and three. Still, it’s a necessary stepping stone to finally reach the summit that we’ve all been waiting for, and with the conclusion looming just over the horizon I can’t wait to see how it all ends for the denizens of FableTown.

I took advantage of Project Temporality’s gamepad support and found navigation to be, for the most part, pretty seamless. While the game lacks Portal’s fantastic character and narration, and doesn’t have quite the same atmospheric depth as The Swapper, it still retains a sense of originality through its clean design, thoughtful story and spectacular puzzles.

On a purely functional level Sparkle 2 is fine, but it lacks features that are not only standard for its genre, but that provide the biggest reasons to play. It feels like standing in an arcade playing pinball with friends, only there’s no score and you’re just doing it because you like hitting flippers. There’s nothing inherently wrong with the core concept, but it’s not one that holds up on its own.

With all the money and development time thrown at this game, is this really all they could come up with for their DLC – three maps and no new modes? Even with a cheaper price point, it’s hard to recommend this pack. I’m sure that the fans that are still playing Titanfall will be happy to have some extra ground to run riot on. But if EA wants to bring back lapsed players, then they need to do a damn sight better than this for the next two DLC drops.

Mugen Souls Z has some good things going for it and the improvements are a nice addition, especially coming from someone that didn’t really enjoy the first game. While I still dislike the dialog and most of the characters, I can still see this has a decent battle system in place that RPG fans will understand, and enjoy for what it’s worth. If you’re into the anime style games and don’t mind trekking through a good amount of inconsequential dialog, it’s not a bad choice.

Bound by Flame is a great, terrible game. Something about it kept me wanting to push through its problems to find the enjoyment buried within. I can’t explain why a game that does so much wrong entertained me so much. I couldn’t stop playing it despite its issues. There is just something endearing about this game.

Tesla Effect is a game made for the people who backed it. It has the familiar faces and places known to fans of the series, and updates the look with sharp, HD FMV. As someone without an existing tie to the series it was a good time, although there are certainly some rough spots in the game play. For Tex Murphy veterans it’s like finding an old photo album full of happy memories, and for outsiders it’s a solid, if occasionally frustrating, adventure game.

Even if the player interaction has been toned down, there are still some really great things to see and do in Episode 3. It is a gruesome ride that is full of peril, difficult decisions and some great moments. If you have already invested time and money into Season 2, keep going; it is well worth it. If you haven’t picked up the full season or are thinking about starting it up, do yourself a favor and do it already.

It’s fine if I’m punished for something because I wasn’t skillful enough, but cheap obstacles can really ruin the enjoyment level of a challenge based title. At five times the cost of its iOS counterpart, it’s a bit of a hard pill to swallow, but if the idea of tackling tough courses with a car that can drift and fly sounds like fun to you, it just might be worthwhile.

Players looking for a very artistic world with unique narration and an amazing soundtrack, you have just found it. Strategy fans will have a great time taking on the combat, and anyone looking for a great game for $20 should not pass this up. Transistor has the style along with the game play that makes this a must own for many.