Ashes of the Singularity is a good entry into the RTS genre. It has solid building blocks to grow into something even better over time with more content or mod support.
An action RPG for all ages to enjoy that unfortunately gets muddled down by a mediocre soundtrack and lack of enemy variety.
Alienation is a great game for any PS4 owner and is a blast either solo or with a group of friends.
StarBreak is a free-to-play videogame that anyone’s machine can run, but a lack of substance and mundane gameplay make it feel like a waste of time.
Shadow of the Beast has impressive production values and combat mechanics that improve over the original, but weak platforming and poor design decisions greatly hamper the experience.
While the story is weak, Gundam Breaker 3 is an addictive hack-and-slash game that has a wealth of depth in how users can customize their experience.
Zero Time Dilemma is a satisfying conclusion to the Zero Escape series, but I feel it’s missing a final challenge room to test my wits.
God Eater 2 Rage Burst is a great introduction to the world of hunting games by delivering a simplified experience for beginners to learn from.
While the soul of the Ghost of the Shell anime appears absent, First Assault is an enjoyable free-to-play shooter built with help from its dedicated community.
Dragon Quest Builders is certainly overpriced, but I can’t help but love its fluent mechanics, charming characters and epic quests.
World of Final Fantasy is a fun spin-off RPG for both newcomers to and veterans of the series, but the story doesn’t feel as strong or memorable as those of the numbered entries.
Call of Duty Modern Warfare Remastered’s campaign might feel outdated by today’s standards, but its multiplayer remains as addictive and fun as ever.
Call of Duty Infinite Warfare is the most disappointing multiplayer shooter I’ve played in recent memory because it has too many poorly balanced mechanics and systems to create an enjoyable arcade shooter experience
Dishonored 2’s world and gameplay feel just as tight and diverse as the original.
The charm of Dragon Quest VIII for me has always been how it feels like a child’s fairy tale, crafted with the mediocre English impressions and memorable adventures that our parents used to read to us when we were young. While the writing can be cheesy at times, and the gameplay may appear barebones in comparison to newer titles, I actually enjoy that kind of campiness from a series like Dragon Quest and it never detracted from my personal experience.
For Honor is a great example that Western developers can make some great innovative twists on a primarily Japanese-built genre.
Total War: Warhammer 2 is a fantastic love letter to both Warhammer fans and strategy game players alike.
While the adventure is nothing worthwhile, One Piece: Unlimited World Deluxe Edition is a fun brawler for the Nintendo Switch.
Gundam Versus is an addictive arcade multiplayer game that requires some TLC from Bandai Namco Entertainment to reach its full potential.
Assassin's Creed Origins brings Ancient Egypt back to life with the best sandbox world Ubisoft has made to date. However, a half-baked combat system and poor RPG mechanics sour parts of the experience.