Silksong is the exception and not the rule where the sequel overshadows the original as it improves upon Hollow Knight in nearly every way, difficulty included.

For those willing to go through the gauntlet, the reward is a quintessential genre experience that outdoes the original.

Chip N Clawz is like pineapple pizza, as it combines RTS and Third Person Action in a combo that pairs surprisingly well.

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is a masterclass on how to properly reboot a dormant gaming IP, as it honors the tenets of the iconic series, but decisively plants a flag as the new identity moving forward.

Judging Metal Gear Solid Delta on its own merits as a remake, it brings Snake Eater into the modern age, but ultimately plays it very safe.

Herdling is an atmospheric adventure that is unique and big on heart. Unfortunately, it’s too abstract and short on atmosphere

The experience is short, the gameplay is light and the narrative is extremely abstract, but there are few studios who are able to create beautiful and atmospheric experiences like Giant Squid and Sword of the Sea is another breath-taking adventure.