Yannis Vatis
Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[cl-r] is a worthy update to a game with a rich pedigree in the fighting game space.
If you’ve never played a Soulsborne and you’ve been wanting to jump in but felt intimidated to do so, Code Vein’s NPC partner system and easy co-op play make it the perfect introduction to build up your confidence.
Despite its flawed boss design, Remnant: From the Ashes has enough to make a case for it being an action RPG in its own right with solid progression systems, good combat and its own take on the Souls formula.
With a modern take on side-scrolling beat-'em-up graphics and a fun set of gameplay ideas, this remake of the classic '80s brawler will take you down a fun nostalgia trip.
This cutesy adventure feels barebones yet ideal for a fun family game and a child's introduction to hack and slash games.
While some technical issues plague this highly atmospheric action adventure, Control has a highly customizable combat system that is fun and addictive to play.
Friday the 13th The Game makes an attempt at a killing but merely manages to fall on its own machete due to its clunky controls and limited gameplay options.
A worthy successor to the legacy laid out by Symphony of the Night that stands on its own with a compelling new universe and highly customizable build system.
Solid fighting game mechanics that are easy to pick up yet highly competitive and rewarding to master. Solid online netcode. Disappointing single player offerings.
Detective gameplay mixed in with Yakuza DNA wrapped up in an engaging crime thriller story with superb voice acting and memorable characters.
Despite some controller woes, Warhammer Chaosbane delivers a solid and robust action RPG experience that is certain to delight both hardcore and casual fans of the genre alike.
8-bit inspired open world crafting and exploration idle game that will surely capture the hearts of both fans and non-fans of the genre.
Near perfect ports of classic Dracula-slaying action with some barebones features make this collection a must-buy
Good old fashioned and accessible Warriors-style action wrapped in a story full of pre-established lore from the Fate series. Particularly great for those new to Musou.
An easy to learn yet hard to master fighter with a feature rich package and plenty of content to keep players busy for tons of hours.
Challenging and enthralling shinobi action with the usual From Software brand of difficulty, quirks and all.
So far, the game feels like it's great for solo players.
This game is proof that single player not only isn't dead but it can still be enthralling, enticing, and innovative.
Good competitive merit, accessible to newcomers but limited single player options
A staggering amount of gameplay customisation options, and adrenaline-pumping combat make it easy to forgive and forget some of its few shortcomings.