Rebecca Stapleton
The developers endeavored to create a new and unique experience that would cleanse the palate of older fans of the Silent Hill franchise and even entice newcomers to join in on the horror. Its representation of 1960s Japan is beautifully and hauntingly brought to life by a series of great characters, strong voice acting, and, of course, the atmosphere a game titled Silent Hill demands. It certainly is a different experience from what has come before, but ultimately succeeds in delivering a journey that follows the tropes the Silent Hill series is known for while additionally gripping our hands through our controllers and feverishly pulling us through new and horrific nightmares.
I have loved my time spent in Digimon Story: Time Stranger. It was a fun JRPG that was built with love and care that really showed and was felt wherever you and your partners bravely adventured. I honestly will recommend this title to anyone who loves JRPGs, monster friend themes, and generally anyone who will listen. Please give it a shot, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I and my newfound digifriends have!
There is a fantastic game here, and I am glad I experienced what I did. I didn’t quite get out of it what I was hoping for or expecting; however, I was impressed by the grim and often horrific artistry in which it was crafted. Rogue Factor certainly has built a solid foundation with certain key aspects that can and could be refined to craft an incredible sequel, hopefully one that can aid with a little more guidance from time to time.
Other than a few gripes, Story of Seasons: The Grand Bazaar is a beautiful and chill experience. Something to relax to when you want to take an idyllic break from the hustle and bustle of life in general or hectic, combat-heavy games. Grand Bazaar is a well-crafted and charming story with gorgeous and colorful landscapes, ripe with vegetation swaying in the wind and populated with endearing folks more than happy to help or welcome you to their quaint, breezy town of Zephyr.
My gripes were minor and not game-breaking enough to tear me away. The story, pacing, activities, and even the superb voice acting that gives life to all of your friends and villagers alike are all expertly done and draw you in with magnificent ease. While Guardians of Azuma does a lot to mainstream much of what has come before, the seeds planted throughout previous entries nonetheless bloom here in radiant splendor.