When it released, Amid Evil quickly proved itself my favorite boomer shooter thanks to its willingness to forego being exactly like the classic games in favor of fixing many of the genre's longstanding issues. The Black Labyrinth is more of that but simply better, all wrapped in a couple-hour package filled with plenty of secrets.

Part of this comes down to just how badass the DLC manages to be when paired with the base game. The purple Scythe offers an incredible BFG style attack while having its powered attack literally deleting enemies off screen. That's not even including the anime-style special attack of the fists. I had plenty of moments using them where I was sitting there playing and just having a shit-eating grin on my face.

The sense of scale combined with the game's already impressive visuals just makes it an absolute treat. The Dark Coast map is a particular standout, but even some of the less unique levels are still more than commendable.

If you're a fan of Amid Evil already, and are cool with a couple more hours with some added goodies, this DLC proves a testament to why this game is the GOAT.