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.
Rich story containing too many tired anime tropes told through tedious text crawls. Combat sequences are fun but are too short.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pros: Easy to learn hard to master mechanics, engaging combat, good content to price ratio, couch multiplayer is wildly entertainingCons: Campaign can feel repetitive and easy, online feels good but not enough players.
Great for for a party game and couch co-op
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.
Solid fighting game mechanics that are easy to pick up yet highly competitive and rewarding to master. Solid online netcode. Disappointing single player offerings.
Near perfect ports of classic Dracula-slaying action with some barebones features make this collection a must-buy
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.
A staggering amount of gameplay customisation options, and adrenaline-pumping combat make it easy to forgive and forget some of its few shortcomings.
Good competitive merit, accessible to newcomers but limited single player options
Pros: Classic arcade bullet hell action, great soundtrack, addicting progression system, good replay valueCons: Lack of more story elements, some grinding may be required
Detective gameplay mixed in with Yakuza DNA wrapped up in an engaging crime thriller story with superb voice acting and memorable characters.
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.