CrossCode — Games Related — Dinaburg Writes

My Favorite Games of 2020

Tech and games are much more ubiquitous now than when I used to spend the afternoon at my friend’s house watching them play The 7th Guest. Games your friends owned were extra-magical, because you didn’t have the option to learn them well or to explore at your own pace. Because you were pigging-backing on their familiarity, you could see things in them you were not prepared to completely understand on your own merits. Paradise Killer has that vibe: I don’t always know what is going on, but I know I like it.

David DinaburgDecember 29, 2020Nintendo, Video Games, Paradise Killer, Phantasy Star IV, Hades, Animal Crossing, CrossCode, Best of

You Should be Playing This: CrossCode

The movement, the puzzles, and the combat of CrossCode are so enjoyable. The major conceit—that you’re playing an MMO—allows some sideways commentary on video games in a way that’s really cute.

David DinaburgSeptember 14, 2020RPG, Secret of Mana, Action RPG, CrossCode, Video Games, Adventure