Emily France
This isn’t a Souls-like or sprawling open-world; it’s a focused, narrative-driven experience, and that clarity of vision is refreshing.
Short, smart, and unsettling, s.p.l.i.t isn’t your typical horror game. It’s cryptic and cold but rewarding for players who enjoy solving digital mysteries with nothing but their wits and a keyboard.
As development progresses, with major content updates scheduled quarterly, it is positioned as an Action RPG that is sure to appeal to both new and existing fans of the Titan Quest series. While still evolving, Titan Quest II already shows strong promise as a worthy successor.
What do you get when you mash together a rogue-lite deck-builder, customisable trains armed to the teeth with explosives, and a cartoon-style game show? You get Battle Train — an imaginative, chaotic ride that feels like Total Drama Island met Slay the Spire.
With breathtaking visuals, exceptional voice acting, and masterfully written dialogue, Avowed delivers a deeply immersive experience. Its blend of exploration, combat, and storytelling creates a world that effortlessly pulls you in. Avowed delivers an unforgettable RPG experience that draws players in for hours on end.
VED is perfect for players who love narrative-driven games or want something that feels like an interactive graphic novel. The combat and world mechanics are there to support the story, not overshadow it, so if you’re more into storytelling than stats, this one’s for you.
The slow pacing, along with unskippable story and dialogue, detracts from the experience. The game’s main redeeming quality is the distinctive, somewhat memorable aesthetics in certain chapters, like the Train, Noir, and Paper themes, which stand out from the rest. World of Goo 2 feels like a remastered version of the original game but lacks the charm and atmosphere of its predecessor.
The Dragon Quest III 2D-HD Remake is one of those rare remakes that totally respects the original while still making it feel fresh. Square Enix somehow managed to keep the heart of the game while upgrading it in all the right ways.