Julio La Pine's Reviews
Samson has a solid foundation and several interesting ideas, but an uninspiring combat system and several glitches quickly drag this adventure down.
Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection is a stellar collection of some of Mega Man's often-forgotten adventures that, despite some shortcomings, feels excellent to play with modern QoL features and other additions.
Screamer moves away from a somewhat stale formula and delivers one of the most engaging racing titles in recent years, accompanied by a memorable story full of excellent characters.
World of Warcraft: Midnight is one of the most fun, addictive, approachable, and engaging expansions, despite an inconsistent narrative that brings this chapter of the Worldsoul Saga down a notch.
Crimson Desert is a breath of fresh air for those looking for true ambition and adventure, as it delivers one of the most experimental combat systems and an open world on par with anything Rockstar Games has ever made.
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection isn't just the evolution of the series, but of the genre. It's in-depth systems, memorable story, and plethora of Monsties to hatch will draw in Riders and Hunters alike.
Resident Evil Requiem brings the best of the franchise in terms of survival horror and action to deliver a memorable narrative full of nostalgia and peak survival horror experiences.
Nioh 3 is the pinnacle of everything Team Ninja and Koei Tecmo have done. It embraces player freedom at every turn and offers so many choices that every character and playthrough will feel different.
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined flawlessly combines the old-school feel of this game, but revamps many of its systems to make it one of the most accessible entries in the whole series.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake's latest ports are superb on both the Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2. Despite the framerate differences, both versions keep those stunning visuals and are finally letting players experience one of the best Final Fantasy games out there.
The exploration and mesmerizing art style make MIO an unforgettable experience for fans of the genre.
Arknights: Endfield stands out as one of the most visually stunning RPGs with gacha elements, which also adds several features to freshen up the formula.
Destiny 2: Renegades is what The Edge of Fate could have been: a fresh start into a new saga, packed with excellent combat additions, weapons, and an intriguing narrative.
Octopath Traveler 0 is an excellent addition to the series that redefines its combat system by adding more depth and strategic elements and even throws in a cozy aspect to cater to different playstyles.
Marvel Cosmic Invasion is an excellent beat 'em up, but an even better love letter to the Marvel universe. Even with a few balance issues, it is one of the most approachable games in this genre and stands out for its style and combat mechanics.
Where Winds Meet is an amalgamation of so many systems, that should feel overwhelming, but don't. Instead, they all work cohesively to offer a unique Wuxia experience, and one of the best in the market.
Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy DX adds many quality-of-life features to all three Ryza games, and brings some interesting and memorable episodes that build upon these narratives.
Anno 117: Pax Romana is an excellent entry for newcomers, while also adding many features that will bring back the most die-hard fans of the series.
This version flawlessly transitions all its systems to a console environment, and while it has a few visual issues, they don't ruin the addictive experience.
Arc Raiders is the extraction shooter we all needed. It is approachable, challenging, and puts player choices front and center. This is one of the most successful live-service games of all time.