Chuck Zimmerheld

Frustrating and uneven, Mouse: P.I. For Hire’s gorgeous art style is let down by middling gameplay and a clumsy script.

A new entry in the series after 20 years away, Legacy of Kain: Ascendance is a shambling bag of strange choices that rarely honors what made the series memorable in the first place.

With tight, expressive platforming controls and a charming art style, BIG HOPS is an absolute joy to play - consistently rewarding experimentation and momentum while rarely getting in its own way.