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Endling: Extinction is Forever has as much subtlety in its message as it does in its title. But that’s the point. What it does have, however, is a nuanced, beautiful, and tragic story to back up that message. It’s a masterfully crafted side-scrolling adventure, brimming with emotion, supported by beautiful visuals and music. It blends its narrative and survival elements perfectly, and though it’s difficult to call something this painful enjoyable, it is a deeply affecting and worthwhile experience.

With reams of fantastic dialogue and a unique take on the slice-of-life genre, Epic Chef is a worthy recommendation for fans of Harvest Moon and Stardew Valley. That being said, the introductory elements of the game could do with a bit more detail, and I’d love to see Epic Chef shine over a bit more of a spotlight on Ambrosia’s background characters.

Mechanically, Aragami 2 is an improvement on its predecessor in just about every way. It’s a bigger, more ambitious game, and Lince Works have expanded on – or wholesale replaced and improved – core mechanics in satisfying ways. It is undeniably a better stealth game. However, in becoming that, it’s lost the spark that made the original special.