Looking back on my entire experience, it’s difficult to recommend The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered in its current state. While there were moments of magic and true RPG greatness—especially when seeing the impact of my choices on the world—those highlights are overshadowed by persistent technical issues. Frequent crashes, performance problems, and quest progression bugs severely detract from the overall experience. I hope future patches and updates will address these issues, allowing Oblivion Remastered to reach its full potential for returning fans and new players.
Ubisoft is no longer the same developer it was in the 2000s. I wondered whether it could deliver a refined and engaging experience set in such a beloved and highly requested period of feudal Japan. In some ways, Assassin's Creed: Shadows succeeds—it captures the atmosphere and offers moments of brilliance. But in other areas, it feels inconsistent, with mechanics and pacing that don’t always come together for a smooth gameplay experience.
In many ways, the release of Ninja Gaiden 2 Black is a dream come true. Not only did fans get a stunning remake of one of the best action games ever, but it’s also attracted a whole new audience. I see countless posts on my timeline from gamers experiencing Ninja Gaiden for the first time. While the game does have a few pacing issues with the added characters and isn’t quite the complete package due to missing content from previous releases, it’s still hard to deny that Ninja Gaiden 2 Black is one of the best games in the genre. If you’re a fan of action games, I highly recommend playing it as soon as possible.
Despite a few issues that will bother some players more than others such as game length, some quality-of-life issues, or linearity, Nobody Wants To Die is a great first game for a new studio. Overall, the game is a beautiful and interesting world with stellar voice acting. With so much good here at an affordable price it’s easy to recommend for a gritty futuristic Noir experience.