Charterstone: Digital Edition is a well-executed adaptation of a classic, high-quality board game, though it lacks any real innovation. The developers aimed to create a nearly 1:1 digital version, and it’s worth noting that they succeeded in most cases. Saving games, in particular, is a nice feature. The advantage is that you don’t have to carry that heavy box around with you—everything is right there on your device. Unfortunately, it can’t replace real human interaction, but it’s still a solid game that will keep you entertained for hours.
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Maybe I’m just picking up on the moaning and the erotic undertones, but Gal*Gun Double Peace! has nothing else to offer. The story is fine, but it’s just a run-of-the-mill anime cliché. The characters are whiny and, at times, downright annoying. Unfortunately, the gameplay is far too simple and repetitive, but at least the aiming on the Nintendo works great and there are no issues with it. The graphics are well-done—you can even see things you don’t want to see. You just have to be the game’s target audience; otherwise, I don’t know who it could possibly appeal to.
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The best game of all time? Probably. It’s massive, high-quality, well-organized, and features a fantastic soundtrack and expansions that build on an already excellent story. I also have to highlight the mini-games, such as Gwent and horseback riding, as well as the side quests, which are well-crafted and make sense. There’s practically nothing to fault in The Witcher 3: Game of the Year Edition (The Witcher 3: GOTY Edition). All the issues the original game, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, had have been resolved with the expansions—except for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Today, it’s one great masterpiece in which finding flaws is as hard as finding Ciri. I’m truly glad the game has Czech localization at least in the subtitles, because without them, fans would miss out on a lot. And although it really seems like I’m idolizing The Witcher too much, the opposite is true—try playing it, and you’ll understand for yourself.
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Star Dynasties is a Dune-inspired space mod for Crusader Kings III. Nothing more, nothing less. I find it lacking the originality this theme could have had. On the other hand, once you understand the system, you’ll find a great turn-based strategy game that you can enjoy to your heart’s content. Unfortunately, it takes a while to get the hang of it, especially if you don’t have a solid grasp of the language. At the very least, you can marvel at how beautiful humanity’s future in space will look.
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Life on a virtual farm in Farming Life is pure bliss. A very helpful guide walks you through the entire game, always advising you on what to do so you don’t mess anything up. You’ll build an empire from a small farm, filled with animals, crops, orchards, and tractors. Since it’s a simulator, it’s hard to find fault with the game, but you could say that something is missing. From my perspective, it could use a slightly faster pace and better music; plus, I feel a bit of pressure because the game really tries to make me feel at ease, and then suddenly events take an unexpected turn.
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Epic Chef is a great, laid-back, and simple game that you can play with just a pen and paper. It features simple controls, nice visuals, and, of course, plenty of comical extras. The game might benefit from easier ingredient collection and less of a push toward a full-fledged simulation, because I’d much rather have spent the hours I spent searching at the stove. Even so, it’s a pleasant surprise for just a few bucks.
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Resident Evil Re:Verse is a disappointment that might one day be saved by the addition of many more characters, monsters, locations, or players. However, given its price and the expectations it raises, the game unfortunately offers nothing we haven’t seen before or encountered elsewhere. It’s also not free, which, given its quality, is literally money down the drain. It will entertain you for one afternoon at most—and only if you have someone to play with. The only positive is that, aside from the graphics, it will please die-hard fans of the series, who will be able to play as their favorite characters thanks to the game.
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Resident Evil Village: Gold Edition is a high-quality game, though its appeal is somewhat diminished by minor technical glitches in cutscenes, terribly tedious loops, and an imbalance between different sections of gameplay. However, the expansion has greatly enhanced the main campaign by adding a third-person perspective, which I view positively despite its minor flaws. Shadow of Rose, on the other hand, is a real treat that complements the story of Resident Evil Village and at least somewhat appeases the frustrated die-hard fans of the entire series. While the retreat of survival horror elements is still noticeable, it is nonetheless a horror game adorned with incredibly high-quality graphics and a fantastic soundtrack. Personally, I would have appreciated more screen time for the villains, but that’s something that can be forgiven, just as the fact that if the game were named differently, it wouldn’t make a difference at all.
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The Walking Dead: Michonne is a complete waste of the potential of an entire installment in Telltale Games’ The Walking Dead series. Not only are there plenty of characters who just get on your nerves, but Michonne—who has what it takes to be the main driving force of the entire installment—ends up wearing you down rather than making you enjoy fighting alongside her. If the game had no action at all, it would truly be a flop. Not to mention that it’s also the weakest installment in the entire Undead World game series.
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If Sackboy: A Big Adventure hadn’t been released on PC, it would have been reason enough to buy a PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5. It’s a high-quality, simple, easy-to-control (once again, kudos to the port) and incredibly colorful game with an amazing soundtrack. Not to mention the likable main character and the overall design of the worlds—it’s as if the whole thing were one beautiful, long fairy tale. The only thing that bothered me was the occasional return to older levels and the emphasis on completing those few side quests. But those are minor details that don’t prevent the little rag-tag knight from shining.
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It seems that the transition to Skybound Games’ The Walking Dead has been more beneficial than it might seem at first glance. Not only did we get a high-quality story-driven game that actually lasted a while, but we also got to enjoy the swan song of a beloved character, whose final chapter was simply a resounding success. Clementine saved the entire series, and we can be glad that we can ultimately look back fondly on The Final Season and the entire The Walking Dead game series.
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The Walking Dead: A New Frontier is just another run-of-the-mill game. Unfortunately, it isn’t even a good one. Telltale Games has somehow gotten stuck in a rut they just can’t seem to break out of, and they’ve delivered a thoroughly average game that fails to excite or entertain—it just kind of drags on. As part of the series, however, it does have at least some value. So, ahead of the series finale, we know we’re in for half a day of a movie where we occasionally get to do something.
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The Walking Dead: Season 2 is an enjoyable game that perfectly complements the first season and expands on the story of young Clementine as she struggles to survive in a world filled with all kinds of monsters, from zombies to humans. While it doesn’t quite match the quality of the first installment, it’s still a very above-average game—even if you don’t get to play much and instead spend most of your time immersing yourself in the story.
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JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R is a fun beat 'em up that’s perfect for whiling away a few afternoons and enjoying some chill time with your friends. While the keyboard controls are absolutely hellish and the difficulty spikes can be a bit baffling at times, the voice acting, music, and animations really elevate the game, and all in all, it’s a pretty solid title.
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River City Girls is an absolutely fantastic beat 'em up with a simple, funny plot, great dialogue, awesome music, solid production values, and a mystery box-style shopping system. Unfortunately, the controls are so incredibly clunky that they knock the game down a whole notch in my rating—at least when playing on a keyboard. Plus, for a price of just under thirty euros, a three-hour playtime is really not enough. In co-op, however, it’s a fun beat ’em up—as long as you’re not crammed next to each other and fighting over the right buttons.
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Thea 2: The Shattering is an incredibly entertaining turn-based survival strategy game that will make you feel like you’re losing not only your nerves but also your dignity. The game offers an incredible array of tactical combinations and options as you fight tooth and nail to survive. Sometimes it’s harder, sometimes it’s easier, but unfortunately, it’s still complex enough to unnecessarily deter many players. This is especially true for the beginning, which will essentially determine almost your entire future. And the worst part is that the game is extremely addictive—after all, one more turn can’t hurt, right?
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Vampire Survivors is an incredibly affordable gem that’s worth every gamer’s time. Plus, it’s extremely addictive, and because it’s so accessible and easy to control, it’ll automatically win over every player—not just fans of rogue-lite games. The game’s content is also constantly expanding, and hopefully an even better version will be released someday. Let’s hope that this will be primarily in terms of graphics.
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Soul Hackers 2 is a game that’s well above average. The story is great, intricate, and—in its own way—slightly innovative, even though it draws on a familiar premise. While the combat system can feel repetitive at times, there’s always the option to tweak it and really enjoy the game all over again. The music fits well, the sounds are typical of Japanese games, and the same goes for the graphics. There’s also a nicely interwoven theme of magic, demons, and modern futuristic technologies, which is something you don’t see very often. Unfortunately, the pre-paid DLC feels like a rip-off, and the grind can sometimes leave you stuck for hours on end, time you’ll never get back.
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Frozenheim is a solid strategy game that incorporates enjoyable survival elements. Building is fun, not too demanding, and even newcomers will enjoy it. Generating satisfaction and settling new areas can be a bit of a headache at times, but then again, what isn’t? The highlights are the fantastic naval battles and the game’s very appealing visuals. Unfortunately, the occasionally confusing or downright nonsensical battles and the forced organic path generation that dictates your settlement’s construction are unnecessarily frustrating and prevent the game from reaching its full potential.
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It’s not the same disaster it was when it first came out, but it’s probably one of the best entries in the entire Heroes of Might and Magic series. Once all the issues were resolved, what emerged was a fantastic turn-based strategy game with a great soundtrack, beautiful graphics, and, above all, a perfect story. So if you gave up on the game years ago, just like I did, change your mind and go enjoy it.
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