Raouf Belhamra's Reviews
Touhou Danmaku Kagura Phantasia Lost blends action and rhythm to create a vibrant experience set in the heart of the Touhou universe. Despite narrative flaws and some slow moments, the gameplay, music, and level design are enough to leave a positive impression on rhythm game fans. It's not a game for everyone, but it's a true treat for fans of the series and those who enjoy musical challenges.
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For longtime Warriors fans, Abyss offers a fun, if somewhat shallow, experience. However, those looking for a high-end roguelike experience may find the game lacking in depth and ambition. Warriors: Abyss is a fun experience for fans of the series, but its lack of depth of customization and frustrating boss battles make it less of a standout entry. It's an interesting side-title, but it doesn't quite live up to the hype of the roguelike genre.
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Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream is a solid entry into the SAO franchise, offering fans a visually immersive and action-packed VR experience. While its story could benefit from more depth and its gameplay from more variety, it succeeds in capturing the essence of what makes the anime so beloved. With its dynamic combat, customization options, and sprawling world, it’s a fun ride for fans, though it may struggle to hold the attention of those unfamiliar with the series.
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Kong: Survivor Instinct offers an exciting concept by setting a Metroidvania adventure against the backdrop of Monsterverse lore. With detailed environments and stunning scenes involving giants, the game’s lack of sophisticated gameplay and limited combat mechanics prevent it from reaching its full potential. While it succeeds in creating a visually pleasing and occasionally exciting experience, Kong: Survivor Instinct lacks storytelling and gameplay variety, making it a solid but incomplete addition to the Monsterverse.
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Sunday Gold is an engaging blend of point-and-click adventure and turn-based combat, providing a unique narrative experience with strategic depth. While the pace can sometimes falter, the combination of challenging puzzles, well-executed combat, and a rich, atmospheric world make it a compelling addition to the genre. For fans of dystopian settings, tactical combat, and strong storytelling, this is a must-play.
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Copycat is a moving exploration of trust, tolerance, and the bond between humans and animals. Though it struggles with gameplay inconsistencies and technical issues, the narrative and audiovisual presentation are undeniably compelling. Fans of emotionally charged indie games and cat lovers alike will find much to appreciate in this touching story of resilience and belonging. Copycat brilliantly captures the complexities of trust and self-discovery through honest narration and an authentic feline perspective, though its technical missteps and uneven gameplay temper its potential.
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SYNDUALITY: Echo of Ada Review is a solid but imperfect experience. It excels in depth, customization, and immersion, but its technical issues, inconsistent visuals, lack of structured co-op, and repetition hold it back. It offers engaging combat mechanics melee and shooter gameplay, but further refinement and improvement are needed to reach its full potential.
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"A perfect sequel to a good game Despite being short." Claws of Awaji provides a complete DLC experience for Assassin’s Creed: Shadows, with a story that continues Naoe and Yasuke’s adventure, rich tactical combat with the Bo Staff, and a mix of stealth and strategic encounters. Stunning graphics, stable performance, and immersive audio make exploration and encounters enjoyable and tense. Despite some limitations, such as the limited playtime,
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"When darkness turns into a weapon" Midnight Murder Club offers a unique multiplayer shooter experience, combining horror and tactics with a comedic twist that makes every round full of surprises. The game offers innovative ideas, and voice chat makes it ideal for fun sessions with friends. The game has a solid foundation that can develop into one of the most prominent multiplayer shooters of the future.
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"An Emotional Co-op Puzzle Journey" Bokura: Planet offers a unique and emotionally charged co-op puzzle adventure, where trust and communication play essential roles in shaping the experience. Despite its notable technical flaws, its multi-layered narrative, clever design, and powerful emotional impact make it a standout in its genre.
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Star Overdrive possesses a unique essence thanks to its hoverboard navigation, and it occasionally succeeds in giving players a sense of excitement and fluidity. However, it suffers from scattered ambitions, technical issues, and a disjointed narrative. What could have been a standout standalone adventure ends up as an average experience with scattered moments of brilliance.
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"Charming, inventive, but unbalanced" Ruffy and the Riverside is moving and full of ingenuity. Its distinctive Switch mechanics add a clever twist to classic platformers, and its vibrant world is a visual delight. However, the game often suffers from limited puzzle depth, a repetitive structure, and disappointing combat. Despite its clear ambition, its execution stumbles in key areas.
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"Broken, but unforgettable" Despite its clear technical flaws and unpolished combat, Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon delivers a rare and emotionally impactful dark RPG experience. It’s a rough gem for fans of the genre. If not for its technical issues, the game could’ve truly shined in both form and substance.
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"A charming return, but not without its flaws." Wizard of Legend 2 has a strong core built on dynamic magical combat and fun customization. But despite a promising start, the game suffers from narrative shortcomings, weak team performance, and technical glitches that detract from the experience. There's genuine enjoyment for fans of the genre, but the game needs an update to reach its full potential.
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FBC: Firebreak offers a technically polished experience but lacks the narrative depth that distinguishes Remedy Studio. The game captures the weirdness of Remedy's world with the studio's signature graphics and style, but its shallow story, repetitive structure, and slow progression make it difficult to return to the game as often as those games are known for.
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Kvark recreates the spirit of 90s gaming with a contemporary twist, without shying away from its difficulty or chaos. What it offers is not only a tribute to classic games, but also a standalone experience with its own unique flavor. The world design, reliance on exploration, and brutal combat provide players with a fun challenge.
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The Precinct succeeds in delivering a rare experience that blends realistic police investigations with action chases in a style inspired by the 1980s. While it's a promising start with a unique gameplay system and good sound design, repetition and technical issues prevent it from fully shining. The game is exciting, but its performance holds it back.
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"A short but intense psychological horror experience" BrokenLore: LOW is a short psychological horror experience, but it leaves a much longer lasting impact. With a visual style inspired by 90s gaming and a sound design that instills tension at every moment, the game succeeds in creating a claustrophobic and disturbing atmosphere that supports its allegorical story of identity and self-destruction. Despite limited resources and some technical shortcomings, the powerful narrative, art direction, and tense music more than make up for it. It's a promising start to an anthological series that's well worth checking out.
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"A fun, classic-style mayhem" Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate isn't just a remake; it's a reimagining that makes a tangible improvement on a beloved game. Combining visual nostalgia with modern systems, it delivers an exciting and fun experience, especially for fans of classic beat 'em ups. Despite some obvious flaws, it's still a fun option for co-op or exhibition sessions.
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"Bold and entertaining, it needs more polish." Finding Frankie offers a fresh and disturbing take on the horror mascot genre, blending a childish TV atmosphere with the terrifying reality of exploitation and perverted entertainment. What sets it apart is not only its eerie visuals but also its attempt to integrate intense parkour action into the gameplay. However, the game suffers from unpolished controls, a short duration, and a lack of depth that prevent it from reaching its full potential.
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