Jakejames Lugo's Reviews
Anyone that is able to look past some of its faults and spend enough time with Jurassic World Evolution 3 can find an appealing experience that celebrates the legacy of the franchise and people's fascination with dinosaurs. Although a few patches to iron out the bugs and some of the more tedious aspects could make working with dinosaurs a little more fun.
Ghost of Yotei on the PlayStation 5 is not a straight-forward sequel to what Ghost of Tsushima was, but it's still connected to that game in many ways. The premise of the story, various gameplay elements, and its fantastic visuals are definitely what connect both games together in a good way
As a triumphant return to a long-running series, Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is an experience that fans will really enjoy diving into. It has beautiful visuals that make every aspect of its action-packed journey feel epic, while also challenging players with some classical-inspired platforming and combat. While the plot of the game may not resonate with everyone who plays, there was definitely a lot of time and care put into every aspect of the story that compliments the gameplay and presentation that will draw the most attention.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is the absolute best way to experience the story of Snake Eater. Those who never played the original game owe it to themselves to play through it at least once, and this is the definitive way to experience why so many people believe Snake Eater to be one of the best entries in the series.
Gears of War is a must-play title for anyone that enjoys most action games or third-person shooter titles. As of now, Gears of War: Reloaded is the absolute best way to experience what was so great about the original game. The boost in the presentation with 4K visuals and extra details make what so many people loved about the game look and sound even better.
Even with minor annoyances, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is an action-packed experience that blends elements from the old and new school eras of the franchise. It plays and sounds similar to the classic Ninja Gaiden entries, while also having enough modern touches to give a phenomenal presentation to a classic formula. And yet, it doesn't shy away from how much Ninja Gaiden has changed over the decades, and instead embraces all of its aspects in a way that gives real respect to it. As a continuation of the style of the series that was believed to be abandoned a long time ago, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound makes what's old feel incredibly cool again.
The Nintendo Switch 2 has a great hit in its library with Donkey Kong Bananza. The game is fun to play, colorful and visually sweet to look at, and contains a ton of hidden things to discover that will keep anyone busy for a long time.
As a remake and general return to the roots of the series, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 accomplishes the assignment in a good way. It has the gameplay you want, the stages you remember, and a few extra goodies thrown into the mix.
As a whole, Ruffy and the Riverside is a charming game that is fun to play. Anyone that has nostalgia for late 90s 3D platformers will feel a sense of familiarity that hits all the right notes. It's an adventure that is clever with its approach to puzzle solving, while still managing to be lighthearted and not overly difficult. A few minor bugs can eventually be ironed out to make an already solid experience even better, despite some of the more challenging sections that will still stump a few people along the way.
The Capcom Fighting Collection 2 doesn't achieve a perfect win, but it does stand as another victory of retro goodness for fans of fighting games.
Star Wars Bounty Hunter Remastered features a notable visual upgrade and refined controls compared to its original release. Fans of Star Wars Legends stories will find the plot, set before some of the prequel films, quite engaging. However, a few technical issues that persisted from the original release remain unaddressed, which can be frustrating at times. Despite this, they don’t detract significantly from the overall experience if you can work around them. Overall, Star Wars Bounty Hunter remains enjoyable to play and revisit, offering some bonus content for fans.
NeoSprint has some good things that arcade racing fans will appreciate. It's a refreshing take on a very classic series for Atari. Getting into a race alone or with others is easy, and there's plenty of racing to be done. But a lack of online multiplayer and a slim picking of items at the start can be a real drag. But there's a variety of tracks and an interesting track editor that will keep players busy for a long while.
Combining the Star Wars franchise with arena shooter gameplay is an interesting idea. But the result in Star Wars: Hunters does not end up turning a great experience to play. Even the biggest fans of arena shooters will be disappointed by the poor execution of many things.
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes gets a lot of things right for fans of Japanese role-playing games. It has great visuals and a great soundtrack that complements everything. But poor design choices from the classic games that inspired it can negatively impact the whole experience. The main story may also not be that good for everyone, which can take a long time to play through.
Rainbow Cotton has a colorful and cutesy theme that will appeal to some fans of anime. But outside of the HD visual upgrade, there are multiple problems with the gameplay that can become frustrating. Co-op and Retro mode are interesting inclusions, but the meager amount of extra features leave almost no reason to come back later.
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 refines the gameplay to the absolute best of the series and offers a large roster of playable characters. Unfortunately, it squanders all of that potential with a short and poorly presented campaign fought against buggy AI, a forgettable Adventure Mode and online matches that are plagued with connectivity problems. The Ultimate Ninja Storm series sadly does not end on a high note.