Chicken Police – Paint it RED! is a well done and unique film noir video game experience.
Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe is the perfect game collection for fans of the difficult 8-bit games and the Angry Video Game Nerd. That being said, while it's a great game collection for people who fit that criteria, if you remove the character and humor it ends up being an average old-fashioned action game with a ridiculous difficulty level.
Assassin's Creed Valhalla brings quality of life improvements to the new Assassin's Creed model but doesn't stray too far from familiar territory.
Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin seamlessly blends 2D platforming action with 3D farm management.
Torchlight III doesn't bring anything new to the looter dungeon crawler and that's okay.
Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning is the best way to experience the journey of the Fateless One. Paradoxically, this version also feels like a relic of the past and does suffer from it.
The Outer Worlds: Peril on Gorgon adds an engaging new story to The Outer Worlds. The new content, save for the new location to explore, doesn't change up the formula too much but that's absolutely fine.
Battletoads revives what was thought to be a long-dead franchise without missing a step.
Death end re;Quest 2 follows the mold of its predecessor but is ultimately more enjoyable.
Fight Crab is one of the more ridiculous games of 2020.
It's apparent that a lot of work went into Fairy Tail to ensure that it's something fans would embrace.
Samurai Shodown Neo Geo Collection includes the six Samurai Shodown Neo Geo titles and one unreleased title that was meant to be the final game in the series for that console.
Destroy All Humans! is a rare example of a remake that changes just enough to maintain the essence of the original while improving the overall experience. The gameplay enhancements give this a more modern feel but it maintains the original story and visual style to appease those seeking a nostalgia fix. Destroy All Humans! was always a fun game though hasn't aged all that well. This version revitalizes the title, changing just enough to make revisiting Area 42 a worthwhile invasion.
Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 is clearly a love letter to the NES Castlvania games.
The Elder Scrolls Online: Greymoor introduces plenty of new content and an interesting main story campaign.
Darius Cozmic Collection does offer a lot of enjoyment for fans of shmups, regardless of which version is played.
Jay and Silent Bob: Mall Brawl is tons of fun for fans of 8-bit brawlers.
Streets of Rage 4 doesn't do much to advance the formula of classic beat 'em ups and that's what makes it great. The game can be completed in roughly three hours, which is just enough for this type of game. Unlocking all the Easter eggs is a nice way to add to the nostalgia fix. Playing through with each character offers a slightly different game experience, but the real joy comes from playing these types of games with friends. Streets of Rage 4 is a must play for fans of retro beat 'em ups.
Sakura Wars is a blend of adventure, visual novel, dating sim and action game.
Warriors Orochi 4 Ultimate takes a great musou game and expands it.