With a fresh coat of paint, superlative tweaks, and a renewed narrative structure, Black Flag Resynced is a stellar showcase of how to update a classic title.
The Sinking City 2 is both a small miracle and a tremendously flawed experience. As a defiant expression of artistry in the face of overwhelming evil, it deserves admiration, even if the finished product isn't an overwhelming success.
Echoes of Aincrad wouldn't be my first recommendation for RPG or action game fans, but it certainly wouldn't be my last one, either. It's simply solid, and sometimes that's enough.
Anchored by a superb leading performance and tremendous directing from one of the most exciting voices in indie film today, Bruton is an electrifying prison drama that breathes new life into a well-worn genre.
Occasionally atmospheric and anchored by a committed leading performance, Nightborn is an unsatisfying folk horror outing that's neither scary nor macabre enough to make an impression.