Snow Horse is a mildly amusing concept that could have been decent if it were developed beyond the idea of “let’s put a horse on a snowboard.
Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force is an enjoyable, though not groundbreaking RPG.
Lifeless Planet is all about exploration and atmosphere (groan).
Cast of the Seven Godsends Redux could only be more old school if it actually was made in 1991.
Daydreamer: Awakened Edition plays like an early 90s platformer but looks like it belongs in this console generation.
Crush Your Enemies is a fast-paced RTS that combines a need for strong strategy with pick up and play accessibility.
Monster Hunter Generations is an action RPG that is designed to consume your life.
Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness is essentially JRPG comfort food.
One Piece: Burning Blood is one of those middle of the road games that makes game reviewers weep. The fun of praising or decimating a title stolen away without so much as a cheeky card. The game itself does work as an introduction to the series, giving the briefest of glimpses as to why it's so popular, and piling on the fan service with countless playable and support characters. Neither good nor bad, it exists. That will be enough for many fans.
Grand Kingdom takes some time to get going, but once it does, it's a great tactical RPG.
Deadlight Director’s Cut combines classic puzzle platforming fun with an artistic direction and story that is able to create a bleak atmosphere.
Dragon Fantasy: The Black Tome of Ice is the definitive version of Dragon Fantasy Book II. It is a love letter to 16-bit RPGs with its tongue firmly planted in cheek. It may not surpass the fan favorites of that era, but it is a worthy homage and recommended to anyone who is a fan of old school RPGs.
Fans will eat it up and for people who have been curious about the Atelier series but are uncertain about what game to start with, this PS4 debut is a new character with a new story and appears to be a good starting point.
Super Duper Party Pooper! might not be pure excrement, but it is not necessarily much better. To contrast the game with an actual bowel movement, spending an extended period of time with either will cause one to feel hollow inside, as if a part of them is forever lost with that time that can never be recovered.
My Night Job is an entertaining homage to older video games and the horror genre, but its repetitive nature and lack of replay value hold it back.
Odin Sphere Leifthrasir goes to great lengths to take an often overlooked gem from the PlayStation 2 era and make it new and relevant for the currently supported Sony consoles.
Dungeons II took over an hour to convince me that it was a game worth playing, but it was fun once I crossed that initial hurdle.
The visuals are the standout feature, but the overall package is well done and enjoyable.
Life Goes On: Done to Death is a lighthearted and humorous take on a selfish tyrant of a king sending his loyal soldiers blindly and obediently into an early grave for his own personal gain.
Corpse Party’s Steam port holds up especially well for a five year old game.