With gorgeous visuals and fun combat, The World Next Door holds plenty of promise, but it never evolves into something satisfying
After following Clementine for years, her final outing shows how far she has come. Sadly, a major plot hole diminishes the power and satisfaction of this conclusion
With higher stakes, Kingdom Hearts III is a lot of spectacle in the best way possible. It isn't afraid to go big, but it also doesn't forget what made fans fall in love in the first place
The Council has an alluring premise with interesting choices and consequences. However, it falls apart with absurd plot twists, tedious backtracking, and unexciting puzzles
The World Ends With You is still an engrossing and unique game, but this port does more to make it worse than better
It delivers bombastic action alongside an engaging collecting and crafting loop. Sadly, the same can't be said for Lara Croft and the overall narrative
This isn't a shake up for the series and can sometimes feel dated, but the long, hard-fought adventure comes together in an engaging way
With predictable moments and repetitive storylines, the season premiere isn't all that exciting. Hopefully, future episodes have more surprises and intriguing developments in store
The overall message about technology and our future lingers long after the credits roll, making me wonder how I'll handle my relationship with technology as it takes us to new places.
Between lighthearted and somber moments, Before the Storm shows the complexity of life and how our loved ones help us get by
Secret of Mana's retelling is full of highs and lows. The colorful world and boss battles still hold their allure, but the overall execution feels average (at best)
The combat is fun and the plot takes some interesting turns, but that doesn't change the frustrating design and tediousness
Chloe and Rachel's complicated friendship shines in this finale, making you care about each character and the bond they share in a way you couldn't fully grasp in the original series
While the best moments come when your hand-crafted party combines to defeat a powerful foe, the patience and repetition required becomes frustrating
Awake is at its best when it focuses on Chloe and Rachel's complicated lives, making you feel each character's struggle
Between building up your base, making new discoveries, and fighting intense boss battles, Ys VIII is a hard adventure to put down
Plenty to discover, but tedium sets in quickly, particularly when faced with an abrupt loss of progress
Tokyo Xanadu has its fun and charming moments, but it's brought down by repetitive gameplay and annoying platforming
The season ends with some intriguing and satisfying developments, but just like the rest of the season, it doesn't maintain an even quality throughout
Cosmic Star Heroine doesn't leave a lasting impression, but it's a fun romp with some interesting ideas