Despite Gestalt: Steam & Cinder's gameplay and story pitfalls, it remains an enjoyable romp.
A relatively enjoyable Metroidvania that is still noticeably rough around the edges.
Despite its missteps, Lords of the Fallen is a solid soulslike with great potential.
Despite a promising start, Robotherapy finishes as a tepid experience.
At the end of the day, Elderand feels more like a game you play in between big releases or to scratch a certain itch, more than a title you might get excited to play. The individual flaws of the game might not be absolute dealbreakers, but they undoubtedly muddy the waters and noticeably drag down the experience. A sale is the only time I would recommend people try out Elderand, but with genre giants like Hollow Knight and Ori and The Will of the Wisps all at a similar price point, Elderand remains a hard sell.
We Are The Caretakers is noble in spirit but poor in execution.
Those desperate for something similar to Bloodborne might find Thymesia worthwhile, but it does little for those looking for a genuinely good experience.
There are sparks of greatness all throughout Moonglow Bay but are almost all buried beneath a mountain of technical issues.
Monster Hunter Rise is a wonderful addition to the series and one of the best ways to lose a couple hundred hours of your life.
Episode 2 continues on in much the same manner as Episode 1. It has consistently high-quality writing, which makes for an engaging experience all the way through. Barring occasional hiccups with some of the new cast members, Episode 2 manages to improve upon its predecessor in every way, from the expanded range of choices to the overall narrative structure of the unfolding plot. The months-long wait till Episode 3 will be a painful one, but if the quality continues in this manner, I’m more than happy to wait.
In the wake of Labyrinth, The Eden of Grisaia is somehow able to end the series on a positive note, but it is still a disappointingly mixed experience in the grand scheme of things.
Labyrinth might slake the thirst of players coming straight from Fruit, but it ultimately fails to live up to the standards set by its predecessor.
Despite some pacing issues early on, The Fruit of Grisaia is an unforgettable experience, and a hallmark of romance visual novels.
A masterpiece.
MidBoss struggles to be an engaging experience.
NieR: Automata is one of the finest gaming experiences around.
NieR: Automata is one of the finest gaming experiences around.
Angels with Scaly Wings succeeds in many areas where most visual novels do not, but its failure in the fundamentals of the genre keep it from being a great game.
The Ringed City is an incredible end to an incredible series.
Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin offers only minor tweaks to serious gameplay issues of the original game. Nonetheless, it still remains a wholly enjoyable online experience, just don't expect much from the singleplayer experience.