Octopath Traveler 0 is the most consistent game in the franchise, with stories that, even though they are self-contained, flow well between each other, and with well-balanced and entertaining battles. And honestly, I wish more franchises would make this kind of offline versions of mobile games.
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Perhaps Demonschool, in trying to embrace everything, ended up achieving nothing. The life-sim system is shallow, the combat could encourage more depth in the mechanics, and the writing needed a lot of polishing. My feeling about this game is one of unfulfilled potential, in which a sequel or some other way of revisiting it could create something excellent.
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Stray Children is one of those games where part of the fun comes from playing it without knowing much about it. It's a game where those who play without worrying about completing as much as possible will be less frustrated than I was and will also have a more fluid experience. But I don't think they'll have such an impactful experience, for better or for worse. Stray Children is frustrating, obtuse, and sometimes even unfair and cruel, but so is life, and yet it's still worth it.
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Once Upon a Katamari is definitely a welcome addition to the franchise. Mechanically, it is an amalgamation of the best of the series, but contextualized in an interesting way.
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Playing CrossWorlds, I'm happy to see that it doesn't just carry this title because of the stages' mechanics that change in the middle of the race with portals and crossovers with franchises inside and outside Sega, but it's also a mix that takes and revises several mechanics from previous titles.
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Silent Hill f will definitely not be a positive experience for everyone, but it will be talked about for a long time. The more I think about this game, the more its qualities are highlighted and its flaws overshadowed in my mind. I got involved and even identified with specific aspects of the game. Silent Hill f is far from perfect, but for me, what it delivers is more valuable than a polished and perfect product.
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Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree is far from being a perfect game. It's repetitive and a little too simple, but when it hits, it hits hard. It's the kind of experience that may not be your favorite, but you'll potentially grow fond of it if you play with the right expectations.
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I had a lot of fun with Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, but I would be lying if I said I didn't feel tired in its final moments. Its highlights shine brightly; it's a beautiful, stylish game with fun combat. The biggest weakness of this game is not knowing how to deal with its size, which ends up repeating some formulas and tires you out before you finish, especially if you play aiming to complete everything.
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Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is a great fresh start for the franchise. The game recaptures what made its predecessors special, but brings unique things to the table and stands on its own. I ended up fully satisfied with the game and with a taste for more.
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I ended up falling in love with Raidou all over again. Its 1930s aesthetic is stylish, the characters are simple but charismatic and the adventure is well-focused. I 'm looking forward to revisiting the second game and would be very happy to see Raidou 3 in the future.
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Elden Ring Nightreign is a game I found myself quite engaged with and ended up excited to play more. It's very easy to see why some people dislike it. Despite being soulslike, it doesn't have the same pace and demands as FromSoftware games. All that said, it's still a very fun game with some great group moments.
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Onimusha 2 is a very fun game with some very unique and interesting elements, standing out even within its own franchise. It's not for everyone due to its quirks, but if you go into the game with open arms, those quirks can become a charm.
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Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero is a cute, comfy game with fun mechanics that do a lot of unique things, which is almost paradoxical considering how much it's also in the mold of Nippon Ichi Software's style of games. It's a place of comfort where you go in knowing exactly what's in store for you, and that's both its strength and its flaw depending on how you look at it.
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Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land is a renovated take on the franchise, but without forgetting what makes Atelier so special. Even though it takes a while to pick up, the game has key moments that captivated me and taught me to love the game's cast. It's a game that resembles a conventional RPG in many ways, but with touches that only those who work extremely well with characters and value daily life know how to put in and get right. Some long-time fans may feel a little lost, especially at the beginning, but if you welcome this game with open arms, it will have a lot to offer you.
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Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is an uncompromising and charming game. It's not perfect, but it's a game that made me genuinely happy after finishing it, it's like watching an adventure movie.
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Although sometimes tiresome and repetitive, Urban Myth Dissolution Center is a very cool, beautiful and intriguing game. Perhaps the game's ending is a bit divisive, which leaves me hoping to see discussions about the game when it comes out.
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Citizen Sleeper is not for everyone, it's a game whose greatest strength is its writing. Its interface is simple and its interactions are not animated; the game only has images and descriptions of scenes. For anyone who needs more stimulation to engage with a game, this can be tedious. That said, if you want a rich narrative experience, complex characters and intimate themes approached in creative and profound ways, Citizen Sleeper 2 is your game.
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The first time I played Tales of Graces I didn't like it very much, but now I value it much more for the interactions with the characters and how much I enjoyed and engaged with its combat. It's a good installment in the franchise that was stuck on an old console and has now become much more accessible, and it's a really fun game to get to know.
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Dragon Quest III is one of the most influential RPGs in history. Originally released in 1988, the game was a mammoth journey compared to its predecessors, coming with a complex class system for the time with many of the mechanical and narrative conventions coming from here. Throughout its 36-year history, the game has had several re-releases and remakes, and the HD-2D version is the definitive one.
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Clock Tower is a simple game and looking at it completely coldly, nowadays there are games that do what it does better. However, it is a piece of history for both Nintendo and gaming in general, given that it was born in a rather unusual console and is one of the pioneers of the genre. The Rewind version has a lot of really interesting extra content that gives Clock Tower a good context, and I recommend anyone interested in this type of game to get this version.
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