Jordan Phipps
The amount of longevity one will get from Bombslinger depends on two factors: your skill level and access to local co-op players.
While I can see some gamers getting frustrated when the difficulty first spikes, those who stick with it will be rewarded with dynamic gameplay and visual and auditory delights.
Paladin is a game that was enjoyable while it lasted, which was unfortunately about one hour. The gameplay is functionally sound and I never felt overwhelmed thanks to the handful of difficulty settings.
If you are looking for a fun sports party game (with an M rating), Bush Hockey League provides solid gameplay and some good laughs.
Despite its length, the journey in AER: Memories of Old is highly enjoyable and easy to recommend to all fans of adventure games. Kudos to publisher Daedalic Entertainment for releasing another gorgeous game that joins Silence and Pillars of the Earth on my hidden gems list.
Those who are interested will find a relatively easy gamerscore completion, with most achievements tied to dying in a specific way or simply beating the levels in any form. Sometimes two is better than one, that certainly holds true when it comes to Lilith-M.
Those who have young gamers at home or only played the sequel might want to share the joy of liberating Chroma City one more time.
MX Nitro is an interesting game because despite how difficult I found the campaign, I kept retrying, sometimes spending an hour on a single level. The action just kept flowing with near-instant restarts and fun trick combos. Two things will turn a lot of players off, however: lack of true multiplayer and price.
I see most gamers enjoying Maize, but very few returning to the cornfield for another trip around the farm.
Momonga Pinball Adventures definitely scores points with me when it comes to originality, responsive controls and a charming world. Serious fans of pinball should stick with the more traditional games mentioned in the introduction, as this game won't scratch that pinball itch much. Everyone else looking for something lighthearted, or especially something for younger children, shouldn't be afraid of giving Momonga Pinball Adventures a shot.
It is an experience that I enjoyed thoroughly, but it's very short and there is not much replay value. It has vibrant art style, controls well, has good pace and a great price.
The Town of Light is the type of game that is going to make you think.
Attack on Titan from Koei Tecmo does a very good job of introducing the series to new players through compelling and fun action. Fans of the series may not find many surprises in the story, but it is still worth playing none-the-less. While it suffers from similar repetitive gameplay as its Dynasty Warriors predecessors, I found it to be enjoyable from start to finish. There is just enough variation among Titan types and characters to make things feel slightly different each time.
What first appeared to be a simple game, One Finger Death Punch 2 had a surprising amount of depth and challenge to it.
Is it a fun racing experience? Absolutely. Are there a bevvy of options to choose from? Yes! Maybe I set my expectations a bit too high or wished that there would be something new and exciting to set Monster Energy 2 apart. Nevertheless, it is still the definitive supercross racing experience on consoles. Anyone still helmets-deep into Monster Supercross 1 might feel content holding off on a day one purchase, everyone else should have no hesitations stepping into the arena.
At Sundown: Shots in the Dark is a well-presented shooter that shines best as a party game.
While Dangun Feveron might not be stuffed with content, it does have some fun and solid shmup action in a bite-sized form.
It's safe to say that fans of supercross racing should have no hesitations buying Monster Energy Supercross. There was no corner cutting with licenses, characters or the amount of value included.
Players looking for a unique experience that has bits of Fallout Shelter crossed with The Sims will find a game that is move-in ready!
To call Flying Tigers: Shadows over China a pleasant surprise would be an understatement. Going in completely blind I was expecting a boring history lesson with ancient planes. What I got was a compelling story with flight gameplay that is fun and exciting. The challenge modes are a welcome change of pace and online multiplayer can potentially extend replay value for years.