The visual novel genre has always been a go-to for me when I need to play something that’s engaging for the mind without requiring lightning-fast reflexes. The combination of writing that feels like a book, combined with visuals and player input makes these games more than just a digital novel.

As someone who loves cooperative games, I know it can be a hard sell when a game requires two copies and only offers online co-op. I love split-screen as much as the next person, but there’s something special about having the whole screen to yourself. In the case of We Were Here Together, that last part is the entire point.

The noir style of crime mystery is one that works incredibly well when it’s done right. The gravelly narration, the black and white color scale, the occasional pop of color, and the allure of it all. It’s easy to get swept up in everything. Of course, these days you need to go beyond a pulpy mystery to turn heads, so why not turn your entire cast into animals?

The delivery gameplay loop is one that has found new life in a few different games this generation. From the post-apocalyptic USPS simulator that was Death Stranding, to the taxi driving of Neo Cab, we’ve spent more than a few hours in the last several years taking people and things where the need to go.