Reigns: The Witcher is an alright entry in the world of The Witcher, with its charm and interesting gameplay, but it ultimately remains very forgettable.
Death Howl blends Soulslike brutality with deckbuilding and roguelike progression in a way that swallowed me whole, delivering challenging and thought-provoking gameplay wrapped in The Outer Zone's now signature crunchy pixel art and moody color palette. What ultimately makes it shine is its aesthetic: a grimy fusion of SNES-era pixels and atmospheric horror where every sound, creature, and environment reinforces a world that's disgusting, beautiful, and unforgettable. It can be a little tricky to follow along with the narrative, and some aspects felt a bit too slow for my liking, but all-in-all, this is a genre-splice that comes off without a hitch.
Bounty Star successfully merges fast-paced mecha gameplay with cozier features like farming and animal handling, though at the expense of small gameplay areas and short challenges.
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 and 4 offer a sense of nostalgia in relation to skateboarding games from years gone by, though at the expense of having rather stale gameplay.
The Talos Principle: Reawakened is a thoughtful fusion of striking visuals and unique puzzles that, despite some minor discomfort and repetition, still delivers a memorable journey driven by curiosity and discovery.
Persona 3 Reload is perfect for new and veteran fans alike and is sure to get fans of turn-based JRPGs turned on to the rest of the Persona series.