Michael Chow
Despite its shortcomings in the real-time combat portion of the game, Starpoint Gemini Warlords remains a massive, robust space strategy game. However, due to a combination of unstable performance, an unintuitive camera system, and an overall rough combat system, I can only imagine what could have been.
Particularly, the shooting and movement mechanics felt great…
Shiny is an average platforming title that despite its various issues, can result in a fair bit of fun.
Diamond Dynasty is simply the best “Ultimate Team” mode in all sports franchises thus far.
Overall, Forgotton Anne is an ambitious title that successfully fuses gameplay with animation.
Overall, Little Witch Academia: Chamber of Time is both a fun experience for fans of the series as well as a good introduction for others. While the gameplay is a bit repetitive, it is still enjoyable, and both the visuals and audio make it a joy to experience.
Overall, Ikaruga remains a treasure in the shoot 'em up genre due to its tight gameplay, challenge, and overall design.
While Prey was a solid title, Mooncrash is a quality portion of the game that is comparable to the main game.
Overall, Semblance is a decent puzzle platformer with a unique take on the platforming portion of the genre.
Overall, This Is The Police 2 is a solid police management game, playing to its strengths and providing a well-rounded experience for players.
While Death's Gambit as a whole falls a bit short of expectations, the game itself is a solid action-RPG.
With an overall smooth gameplay and a fresh The One mode, NBA Live 19 does enough to distinguish itself from competitors, but it does not rise above as the best simulation basketball game of the year. For those who much prefer a casual playing experience, NBA Live 19 has got you covered.
As a reboot to the series' story, Soulcalibur VI is interesting and accessible to all players.
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Overall, Hitman 2 is a benchmark title in the stealth genre, taking the classic Hitman formula and making it better than ever. With new mechanics, locations, game modes, live content updates, and more, Hitman 2 is truly keeping to their World of Assassination. Whether you are a fledgling assassin or an experienced one, Hitman 2 is exactly what you need it to be with its seemingly endless customization options to tailor the game to your liking.
Overall, Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom met my expectations and exceeded them in certain aspects.
Onimusha: Warlords is a fun remaster for those who have not experienced the franchise.
Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition is a must-have for fans of the original release due to its new characters and is a great entry point for anyone new to the Tales series as well.
Resident Evil 2 is a remake that went above and beyond the call of duty.
Whether you are a competitive player, career mode player, or franchise simulator, MLB The Show 19 has something for you. As an added bonus for online players, opening day servers have been running smoothly as well!