exploration

Outer Wilds is an ambitious adventure of wonder and discovery set in a charming but dangerous diorama solar system. The soundtrack is one of the best I’ve heard from a videogame. At its core, this must-play game of creativity and heart encourages its players to bravely carry their memories of the past into an uncertain and changing future. 10 / 10.

This is a game about caring and compassion backed by vibrant, hand-drawn art that feels like a living storybook. Many of the narrative’s reflections on life and dying are uniquely engaging for a videogame, though they don’t always land consistently. Like those in the lives it portrays, Spiritfarer’s best moments are the small ones: a vista, a joke, a hug. 7 / 10.