4.5/5 ★ – Gibbs's review of Outer Wilds: Echoes of the Eye.

Echoes of the Eye is the embodiment of why video games are such an important art form. Such incredibly unique feelings can only be evoked by playing a game made by artisans like this. Nothing else captures what Outer Wilds can. Insanely cool stuff here, puzzles are better than ever, and the setting is great. The reveals had me on the edge of my seat with excitement every time I got a new reel, both from a gameplay mechanic and lore perspective. There’s an impactful story and paired with this music I got far more emotion out of this than I expected. This is also way scarier than any horror game I’ve played in recent memory, and allowing me to chase that thrill was really enjoyable. The last time I booted this up, I ending up beating it while two of my buddies watched, and having people to chat about potential solutions, thoughts, and theories was an absolute blast, and made the experience really special. A rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind treat.