Years after releasing games from established franchises or western indies, Square Enix took a different direction with impressive new Japanese titles. The Centennial Case: A Shijima Story was a surprise. And a great one.
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Heart of the Woods is a perfectly fine visual novel, a good introduction to those that have never played an OELVN. However, it has clichés and a story that is divided between a romance that doesn't seem very believable and a mystery with a predictable outcome, not reaching its full potential and ends up leaving something to be desired.
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Delivering combat, exploration, exciting battles and an impecable art in 2D sprites, Record of Lodoss War: Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth has the potential to amaze fans of the Metroidvania genre and maybe even bring new fans to the thirty-plus year old franchise.
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Rune Factory 4 Special brings something special to lots of players, being an easy recommendation to fans of farming games, action RPGs or even romance titles.
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After over a decade, the Story of Seasons franchise is back to the PlayStation universe, offering players a new chance to spend their days taking care of their farm, engaging into romance and creating their own routine in the little Mineral Town.
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Undernauts: Labyrinth of Yomi redefines the quality standard for DRPGs, especially the ones developed by Experience Inc. After learning from all the games they've developed for the last decade, there's no better starting point for players interested in the genre.
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If you already know and appreciate the work of director Hidetaka "Swery" Suehiro, there's a big chance you'll enjoy The Good Life. If you don't, there are plenty of other titles in the market that are more capable of entertaining you.
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Mary Skelter Finale closes the curtain for Idea Factory's DRPG franchise in a satisfying way. It does so before the audience could get tired, but while it still could explore its story and refine a few exploration and combat mechanics.
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Mixing different genres and mechanics, ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights is perhaps one of the lesser-known, albeit one of the best Metroidvania titles released in the last ten years. From start to finish, with very few caveats, the game excels in everything it does.
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Subversive, shocking and even touching, Doki Doki Literature Club Plus brings a definitive package to consoles for all players, fans and new players alike.
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Astro Aqua Kitty surprises by being a new release for Sony's little handheld in 2021, that despite having some serious flaws, it could entertain a few players still willing to buy new games for the platform.
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On its second foray, Hazelight Studios brings a masterpiece to the audience. It Takes Two is a game for all audiences, with a touching story, light humour, excellent graphics and an impressive gameplay. It's easily a game that can define a generation for countless gamers.
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After Root Letter's lackluster launch, Root Film, a big improvement over its predecessor, is cursed by that connection and may not reach the wider audience it deserves.
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A diamond in the rough, Synergia tells an engaging thriller story with a nicely developed romance. I hope that with more experience and a bigger budget, Radi Art will impress the market with even more interesting titles in the future.
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Despite being an exception to the genre (a worldwide simultaneous release of a visual novel with a good budget behind it), Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- The Prophecy of the Throne suffers an identity crisis to find its audience and also a balance between story and gameplay.
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Despite having a few specific problems, new and old, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game – Complete Edition arrives with the same quality and fun as the original version from over a decade ago.
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Short and beautiful, When the Past was Around tells a pretty story of love and grief in an accessible and light manner.
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A little less "sequel" and a little more "fandisc", Robotics;Notes DaSH brings the Tanegashima robot club for another round, exploring their aspirations and personalities more, without really advancing the story where its predecessor left off.
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Fun and intriguing, despite dragging the story at times, Robotics;Notes Elite is a great addition to the platform's visual novel library, specially with the caliber and weight that the SciADV games have for enthusiasts and fans of the genre.
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Buried Stars delivers an interesting and current premise, although with an execution that could be refined in order to make the player's journey less tiresome.
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