Stan Rezaee's Reviews
Persona 5: The Phantom X takes the defining elements of a masterpiece and adapts them for the free-to-play model. At its core, everything that made Persona 5 a beloved title is present, without compromising quality or aggressively pushing microtransactions.
Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist is a Metroidvania that explores what it means to be human in a world overcome by despair.
Beyond Citadel perfectly captures the classic shooter experience with this love letter to post-apocalyptic anime’s from the 90s
Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable offers fans of the acclaimed series the chance to experience some of its most iconic moments through VR.
AWAKEN – Astral Blade is a game that has all the hallmarks of a quality Metroidvania set in a dark fantasy world.
Monster Hunter Stories is a radical departure from the main series, offering a more laid-back experience. This remaster of the classic Nintendo DS game has made its way to consoles and PCs with few issues.
The balance between the visual novel elements and the action RPG gameplay allows CRYMACHINA to be a thought-provoking experience.
Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle is a love letter to the classic horror survivals of the past while also bringing a fresh take on a familiar setup. It has all the defining hallmarks of a classic horror survival while incorporating modern elements.
Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition allows fans of retro shooters to experience an overlooked classic that help define the FPS genre. While we all remember the major titles that defined the genre, we also need to look back on the cult classics that were willing to experiment.
Nimbus INFINITY is a love letter to mecha as it embraces everything that has defined the genre. From the action to the story and the many nods to its influence, this is an experience developed by mecha fans for mecha fans.
Kaiju Wars is one big love letter to the kaiju genre as it knows what defined it and what makes it so iconic. At the same time, it attempts to broaden the player’s horizon by encouraging them to look beyond Godzilla and works like Evangelion.
Shadow Man: Remastered is a more polished version of a cult classic that is a treat for fans of the original and retro titles. The PlayStation 4 version is also redemption for the shortcomings of the PS1 version. Overall; it’s a reminder of the many underlooked titles that help define that era of video games.
BloodRayne: ReVamped is a polished classic that is also a reminder of how so many titles that defined an era have become lost to time. Sometimes one yearns for a simpler time when blockbuster AAA games and indie darlings were not the only options while there were plenty of over-the-top titles in-between.
Corpse Party remaster is an experience worth playing for those who are new to the series or fans of the beloved classic.
Poison Control is an off-beat experience that takes players through the many layers of an anime inspired underworld. It has a solid story to share through the many upbeat circles of hell. It has some shortcomings but they will not hamper the experience too much.
The HD remaster version of Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse wants players to see the fun side of a zombie outbreak and it does it in all the right ways. Players will once again roam through the city of Punchbowl looking for love and revenge.
The PlayStation 4 version of CrossCode is both a tribute to the classics that inspired it and a masterpiece in its own right. It hits all the right marks because it knows the audience all too well. At the same time, it finds the perfect balance between appealing to ones nostalgia while also being an original experience.
Paradise Killer is the perfect blend of a crime thriller with elements of a fantasy adventure that embraces the culture of the indie game community. Take on the role of Lady Love Dies and explore the world of Paradise while seeking justice for the victims of a horrendous crime.
Double Kick Heroes has players fighting to survive the apocalypse with the power of rock by combing two classic genres.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III not only continues the journey of Rean Schwarzer but also that of the iconic series.