Recent reviews by Angry Owl

it's good

Hurray! More CrossCode!
A no-brainer buy for folks who enjoyed the base game.

..and here I thought XCOM could get annoying with its RNG..

(game's fun, runs are brief, music's great - perfrect for short play sessions)

+

Ori1 X 1.5
Basically everything original Ori is good at this sequel inherits.
Most notable improvements went into the combat (multiple optional weapons, more enemy types, Hollow Knight-like charm system) and basic quest system (also extends the character cast).

Oh and stupendously good visual and sound design is still here.
As with the Blind Forest this one is a metroidvania on rails (if that makes any sense), tightly built and orchestrated first and foremost for a player to experiece the story, meaning that only few crossroads exist here.

Easy recommended for returning players and platformer fans!

Gorgeous-looking game with a stellar soundtrack to match plus simple yet solid gameplay.
Primarily focused on engaging (and ocassionally heart wrenching) story and, in between, keeping you entertained with occasionally challenging platforming (little to no focus on combat - though this has changed in the sequel).
Light on metroidvania attibutes (depending on your tastes could be con or pro; if you do crave proper metroidvania - get Hollow Knight).

good

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In a single sentence: this game isn't flawless, yet it is superb "Ace Combat" kind of game while not being an "Ace Combat" itself.
It's got all the ingredients for it:
- tight and tough gameplay (checkpoint absence might upset some)
- great graphics (falling slightly behind AC7 in post processing department)
- wonderful music setting the right tone for each mission (dogfight furball and off-shore platforms op are my favorite)
- story gives off this vague and obscure (in a good way) kind of vibe. Yes, it's lacking in scale and world-building (no cut-scenes too). Dev's got a solid foundation, hopefully they expand upon in the future

And PW also one-ups it's inspiration in some aspects and details (e.g. multiple special weapons in single load out, voiced WSO, competent friendlies, boss introductions).
<< Easy recommendation for AC fans >>

fun and charming

awesome!

Fun and challenging puzzler!
UPD (Aug 2020): Hard Difficulty for infinite mode is exactly what it needed, thanks devs!