Alice: Madness Returns

In an age where the PlayStation 3 is dominated by similarly styled modern combat shooters, the release of Alice: Madness Returns feels like a breath of fresh air. The game’s throwback sensibilities are ironically refreshing in a modern context, though the game’s limited gameplay ambitions wear thin in the game’s unpolished final third. While, ultimately it’s the art direction that makes Madness Returns such an impressive package, crafting a warped and intriguing world fitting of Lewis Carroll’s legacy.