Cole Watson
Total War: Warhammer 2 is a fantastic love letter to both Warhammer fans and strategy game players alike.
For Honor is a great example that Western developers can make some great innovative twists on a primarily Japanese-built genre.
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.
Dishonored 2’s world and gameplay feel just as tight and diverse as the original.
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
Call of Duty Modern Warfare Remastered’s campaign might feel outdated by today’s standards, but its multiplayer remains as addictive and fun as ever.
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.
Dragon Quest Builders is certainly overpriced, but I can’t help but love its fluent mechanics, charming characters and epic quests.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Alienation is a great game for any PS4 owner and is a blast either solo or with a group of friends.
An action RPG for all ages to enjoy that unfortunately gets muddled down by a mediocre soundtrack and lack of enemy variety.
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.