A.J. Maciejewski
With a more gameplay-focused and varied campaign as well as a phenomenally unforgettable cast of stand-out characters, The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II really scratched a lot of itches for me that I didn't even know I had. Or was that Nadia's needles? âïļ
It's true that MACROSS -Shooting Insight- is very been-there-done-that but at the same time, the sense of variety when it comes to both its gameplay and its stellar soundtrack make it an overall enjoyable experience. ðĐâðĪ
Under Defeat is such a challenging explosion-filled shoot 'em up that it's hard to put it down, especially with its distinct modes and helicopters to pilot. Throw in flashy visuals and a great soundtrack and you have one radical arcade shooter. ð
Slowly unpacking the elaborate game world of Botany Manor provides a super-rewarding puzzle-infused adventure that's delightfully chill. ðĄ
Laika: Aged Through Blood caters to a hardcore audience in more ways than one but those who love it will certainly love it a lot. ðš
Hello Kitty Island Adventure is an adorable and super-fun casual game with daily activities that will keep you gleefully coming back. ðïļ
Wildfrost provides so much entertaining card battle fun that I found it hard to put it down to write this review. It's so cute, too! âïļ
I had a blast with Railway Islands 2 and if you're in the mood for a cozy albeit tricky path-building puzzler then I'm sure you will, too. ð
Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders presents a superb follow-up that makes hugging each corner and landing jumps an absolute joy. â·ïļ
Indie shooters don't get much more stylish than Cycle Chaser H-5 and its gameplay is impressively entertaining in all its franticness. ðū
Popotinho's Adventures isn't the worst platformer I've ever played but it's certainly far below the level of quality that one would expect. ðĨ
There are so many awesome twin-stick shooters out there that playing The Legend of Cyber Cowboy frankly feels insulting. ðĪ
We need more silly games and Neptunia Riders VS Dogoos: Magazine Edition really scratched an itch with its entertaining gameplay and bubbly characterful presentation. Plus, the physical extras are brilliantly put together to make for one fan-friendly package. ðïļ
I can see most Metroidvania fans loving what ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist has in store, especially if you enjoyed its predecessor. ðĪš
I sincerely wish that Boti: Byteland Overclocked was more fine-tuned before its console debut but what we have is still a solid platformer. ðĪ
Whether you're playing RoboDunk for its distinct solo roguelike campaign or via local multiplayer, you'll end up having a grand time. ð
As a simple puzzler that's great fun to master, Pocket Puzzle really provides an impressively entertaining and charming experience. ð
Dragon Takers isn't a bad RPG but it's certainly a generic one in many of its facets. What's here is still promising, though; I'll give it that. ð
I absolutely loved my time with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero and hope that it marks the start of many more sequels as I'm excited to see where Marona's adorable adventures take her next. ðïļ
SYNDUALITY Echo of Ada is one of the most unique and entertaining online games that I've ever played. At the same time, it can be an extremely frustrating experience if you don't play it carefully so be prepared to keep your eyes peeled during every mission. ðĪ