FANTASIAN Neo Dimension is the ultimate RPG by Hironobu Sakaguchi, thanks to its emotionally compelling and well-told story, captivating characters, creative and unique combat mechanics, and, of course, a wonderful soundtrack composed by Nobuo Uematsu. It is impossible not to recommend FANTASIAN Neo Dimension to any fan of the genre, as it is a must-play title for those who long for more classic JRPGs.
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Mario & Luigi: Brothership delivers everything fans expect from a new game in the franchise: a solid use of the dynamic between the two brothers in its combat and exploration systems. Unfortunately, Mario & Luigi: Brothership falters by overextending itself, stretching its story beyond what's necessary with unnecessarily long dialogues and secondary content that, overall, does not significantly enhance the player experience.
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Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is a true masterclass in how to create a faithful remake of the original material, preserving all the magic of the 1988 game while making it accessible to a new audience through a series of quality-of-life improvements in combat and exploration. Just like the original game, Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is a must-play title for any fan of Japanese RPGs.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has one of the best campaigns in the entire Call of Duty franchise, bringing an exciting and well written story, beautiful graphics, a never seen movement freedom thanks to the new omni-movement system and extremely diverse and creative missions, that instigate the player to explore different possibilities for each mission, changing completely its approach and being rewarded for it.
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Super Mario Party Jamboree is an excellent party game, offering game modes for up to 20 simultaneous players and 110 extremely varied and fun minigames, making it the perfect game to gather friends on the couch. Although some game modes may become repetitive, the attempt to bring different game modes, even considering a single-player mode, deserves recognition.
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The Lake House brings a satisfying conclusion to Remedy's Alan Wake 2 saga, offering an engaging story that blends elements of Control with Alan Wake 2's gameplay. While not without its flaws, particularly in its puzzle design, The Lake House is an essential piece of the overall Remedyverse narrative and a must-play for fans of Alan Wake 2 and other Remedy franchises.
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Metaphor: ReFantazio is definitively Atlus Magnum Opus, bringing a new, extremely rich fantasy world, with unparalleled world-building and art direction, a thrilling story full of charismatic and very well-written characters. Along with that, the combat system is a natural evolution of what we've seen in Persona and Shin Megami Tensei, adding a new class system and real-time combat system, all drenched in the marvelous soundtrack composed by Shoji Meguro. Metaphor: ReFantazio can be considered Atlus 'greatest hits', bringing everything fans loved in their games in a single package, taking them to the next level and making Atlus and Studio ZERO a strong contender for the crown as the new RPG King.
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New World: Aeternum is an MMORPG with an engaging storyline, highly enjoyable combat mechanics, a versatile class system, and a robust crafting system that encourages exploration. Thanks to its solid gameplay foundation, we can say this relaunch is a rough diamond, that if polished correctly, has the potential to rival the biggest MMOs on the market.
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It took some time, but Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 finally got dethroned, and we have a new king of Dragon Ball games! Without a doubt, DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO is the definitive Dragon Ball game, refining the already praised gameplay from the Tenkaichi series and taking it to the next level!
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Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream marks a promising beginning for a new phase of games based on the light novel, featuring a well-structured mission system, incredibly fun gameplay, and a successful focus on multiplayer. While the plot indulges in fanservice and has some missteps, the characters' charm and the interactions between characters from different SAO eras give the title a special touch, making it almost indispensable for any fan of Reki Kawahara's story.
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Despite some flaws, Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster is an excellent remasterization that promises to revitalize the franchise after the missteps of Dead Rising 4, attracting a new legion of fans and giving hope to the long-time ones. The persistence of old problems such as NPC AI and a few rendering bugs due to the number of enemies on screen can be a bit bothersome, especially for those who didn't enjoy Dead Rising very much when it was originally released on the Xbox 360. Honestly, if you're one of those people, this remasterization won't change your opinion about the franchise. For long-time fans, it feels like reuniting with an old friend. A friend who may have some annoying flaws, but ultimately, a cherished friend who is a joy to see looking so good in this remaster.
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Despite minor issues like glitches in Marvel vs Capcom 2, Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics is a must-have for fighting game fans, especially if you grew up playing in arcades or are a big fan of the Versus series. The collection also serves as an excellent gateway for new players to understand the foundation of several modern titles, like the origins of extremely popular mechanics such as air combos and double jumps that originated in the Versus series, making the title an excellent "time machine" that respects the legacy of the entire franchise and has the potential to catapult the franchise to new heights.
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While some may find the campaign to be too short, the relentless action, extremely responsive gameplay, fluid combat and a gore system that would put many other franchises to shame, combined with a robust co-op mode and enjoyable PvP multiplayer, makes Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 one of the best games of 2024, and one of the best action games in recent years.
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Visions of Mana is an easy recommendation for any fan of Japanese RPGs and Square-Enix games, serving as an excellent entry point into the series and a title that promises to carry the legacy of the Mana franchise to new heights. With enjoyable combat, stunning graphics and an exciting twist-filled story, Visions of Mana easily became one of my favorite games of the year.
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With an extremely interesting and unpredictable story, charismatic characters, highly detailed scenes, and an immersive soundtrack, Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club for the Nintendo Switch is a great entry point for those who have never experienced a visual novel before. Long-time fans of the franchise will also be well-served, as Emio maintains the quality already known to players, despite being a slightly longer title than previous games.
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Gundam Breaker 4 is a title that undoubtedly serves as a great tribute to the entire Mobile Suit Gundam franchise, living up to the legacy created by the world's most famous mecha series. The massive amount of parts for customization and the Diorama Mode make GB 4 the ultimate Gunpla creator.
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Although considered a short game by today’s standards, with around 5 hours of gameplay that can stretch to 7 hours if the player aims for 100%, Nobody Wants to Die is an excellent investigative game that offers a unique atmosphere and an extremely engaging and rich storyline. The title can easily be considered a gem of the noir genre, making it a great choice for fans of investigative plots or those who simply enjoy the retro-futuristic aesthetic of the game.
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SNK vs Capcom SVC Chaos is definitely a must-play title for fighting game fans, given its significance to the genre over the years and everything the re-release of the title represents. While it may fall short in its online mode, the 36 selectable characters offer plenty of content in its arcade mode, appealing to both newcomers to fighting games and veterans who have followed the two companies for decades, like myself.
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Nintendo World Championship: NES Edition has an interesting concept that may appeal to speedrun enthusiasts and more competitive players of the genre. However, the limited number of weekly online challenges and the small variety of offline challenges from certain games, such as the Japanese version of Super Mario Bros. 2, may frustrate some players who don’t have a competitive inclination toward speedruns.
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Although there are some issues, such as a repetitive gameplay loop that can become tiresome towards the end, or smaller problems like certain environmental elements disappearing in front of you, Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess is an excellent start for what could become one of Capcom's major franchises in the future, seamlessly blending two genres that previously seemed unlikely to work well together.
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