At the end of it all, Divinity: Original Sin 2 – Definitive Edition is still the RPG dream it has been since its release.
Ultimately, Fire Pro Wrestling World is just the best wrestling game I've played in years. It's also a perfect fit for the PS4, with its arcade-style input commands right at home on the DualShock 4. If you want to play a wrestling game on the PS4, there's only one option, and Fire Pro Wrestling World might be set to have art imitate life and experience the same kind of global renaissance that NJPW is experiencing.
Valkyria Chronicles 4 is an excellent game, compelling in both its character roster and its gameplay. While it runs adjacent to the original Valkyria Chronicles, its contrasting of the Second Europan War with multiple coming of age stories makes it powerful in its own right. These types of games aren't necessarily for everyone, but if you've ever had a passing interest in tactical games, Valkyria Chronicles 4 is a wonderful entry into the genre and the closest thing we've ever had to a true successor to Valkyria Chronicles.
At the end of the day, FIFA 19 is yet another crisp, clean, and innovative offering from EA.
Prodigy Tactics is a more than serviceable entry into the tactical game genre.
Pathfinder: Kingmaker is the next in a long line of modern isometric RPG successes.
Deep Sky Derelicts provides an exciting blend of tactics, card game, and roguelike elements.
If that reminds you of a situation that currently involves Roman Reigns, then you'll see why I'm so convinced WWE 2K19 is the best WWE port 2K Sports has ever made. Just like the real WWE, there are different audiences even within the same fandom, and there will be plenty of gamers who are blown away by the depth and tweaks made to WWE 2K19. WWE 2K19 is a great WWE game that is only a good wrestling game, and feels like it has reached the end of what is possible within the constraints of the WWE 2K series as we know it.
Overall, though, it's tough not to recommend My Hero One's Justice all the same. Being able to take these characters out for a spin and re-enact some of their most memorable moments from the story is a treat, and the fighting gameplay itself is just strong enough that it keeps drawing me back in whenever I think I'm done with it for the next few days. It's a solid game that can easily draw in newcomers as well, thanks to the story mode's careful retreading of past plots, too. My Hero One's Justice is a strong introduction to what could easily be the foundation of a valuable fighting franchise for Bandai Namco and a must-own for My Hero Academia fans.
The title is about all you need to know heading into Noble Muffins' sandbox game.
Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! are triumphs of the modern age of Pokemon.
Nidhogg 2 maintains the bar of excellence it set for itself on other platforms, forming a dream team with the Switch.
Persona Dancing: Endless Night Collection is one of the best spin-offs I’ve ever played.
Artifact is a game with a lot of good things going for it, but its complexity might be a problem.
All that said, though? The Last Remnant Remastered still gets my recommendation for JRPG fans. The game does something with its combat system that few had tried before or after, and it is a genuine joy once you've got the hang of it. When you strip away the below-average genre trappings, all that remains of The Last Remnant Remastered is a damn fine combat system that was clearly built before any other element of the game. Even after the hundredth time Rush yelled “let's kick some A!”, I still couldn't wait to figure out how best to pincer the enemy units and snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.
Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales is a worthy successor to both The Witcher games and the Gwent collectible card game.
Rain World finds a lovely little home on the Switch.
Mages of Mystralia is a bright, colorful, and engrossing take on adventure gaming with only a few stumbles.
Ultimately, the question for many will be if Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition is worth picking up even if players have experienced it before. The answer, at least in my eyes, is a resounding yes. The addition of characters and story content makes it a fresh experience for western fans, and it is a game that still manages to capture the imagination even now. Audio issues aside, this is the best version of Tales of Vesperia we've ever gotten—and, to be frank, that we will ever get—and newcomers and veterans alike owe it to themselves to experience the Definitive Edition of one of the best Tales of games ever created.
Mystic Vale makes the transition to a digital offering on Steam, but leaves its charm back on the tabletop.