Klaus Review – Subverted Expectations (PS4)

When you’ve been playing video games for a long time, you come to expect certain things. That’s true of any entertainment medium, of course, whether it be films or TV — in fact, it’s so common that sites like TV Tropes make a game out of identifying the familiar patterns found in fictional work. Our expectations being defied is one great way for…

  • Subversive humor that plays up familiar video game tropes
  • Fourth-wall-breaking gameplay mechanic that lends itself well to great level design
  • Outstanding presentation, from the stylish title screen to the animation in the game itself
  • Minor irritations in sound design
  • Touchpad is a bit cumbersome

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