Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy leans more toward a classic action-adventure game, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but as a result, the title loses some of the originality for which the series has always been so highly praised. The storytelling is good, and Sophia proves herself to be a strong protagonist. The combat system is entertaining, but you’ll quickly grasp its basic mechanics, which don’t change much by the end of the game. In contrast, the puzzles and the stunning locations are the game’s greatest features. It’s just a shame that this audiovisual delight is somewhat marred by subpar optimization on the PlayStation 5 Pro. If you’re a fan of the series, don’t miss this game. But be prepared for the fact that, compared to the rest of the series, the game has become a bit run-of-the-mill.
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Fogpiercer is a fun little game from the Slovak studio Mad Cookies Studio that will definitely keep you entertained. The game combines the deck-builder genre with roguelike and turn-based strategy elements, which makes the core gameplay loop so entertaining. The element of chance—drawn from the deck you build during each run—is fun, and the variety in the number of train cars and encounters is equally enjoyable. But even though you can travel through the fog over and over again, it’s a shame that the developers didn’t put more effort into creating a larger amount of content that would compel Fogpiercers to embark on another victorious run even after completing the main campaign.
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Despite its cute art style, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is an entertaining action-adventure game that will keep players entertained for hours, even with its simpler combat system, occasionally clunky controls, and a somewhat annoying number of bugs. Thanks to its amazingly crafted levels, rich open world, and great story, the game can proudly stand alongside the successful Batman: Arkham series. And it can certainly be considered one of the best LEGO games.
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Directive 8020 proves that Supermassive Games is still capable of creating great games. The story is quite compelling, even if it isn't original. The choices are simply brilliant. They're interconnected and also influence the characters' personalities. The gameplay finally feels more like an adventure game than an interactive movie. It offers stealth, exploration, and puzzles. The developers could have gone a step further by refining some mechanics or improving the animations. Nevertheless, Directive 8020 stands out from the previous The Dark Pictures anthology, and that's a good thing. It's the first game from Supermassive Games in a long time that's worth your time.
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PRAGMATA is both familiar and unique in the best possible way. Players will be captivated by the story, particularly thanks to the mysterious and fascinating character of Diana, but it’s the entertaining gameplay that will keep them hooked. The combat system is multitasking in practice, yet it works absolutely flawlessly. The uniqueness is also evident in the level design. The originally sterile environment is replaced by depictions of Times Square, a botanical garden replica, and even the Moon itself. PRAGMATA hones all the necessary elements to become your next favorite action-adventure game.
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Life is Strange: Reunion focuses almost entirely on Max and Chloe. The dialogue between Max and Chloe is among the best the game has to offer. But everything else seems to be the result of rushed, sloppy work. Supporting characters are sidelined, the gameplay doesn't fully realize the time-rewind ability's potential, decisions feel lackluster, and the visuals don't enhance the game's appeal either. If you've been dreaming of a sequel in the form of fan fiction that gives the characters a second chance, then you'll likely enjoy Reunion. But for everyone else, this is the equivalent of a middle finger, ignoring the best parts of the first game.
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High On Life 2 is an action shooter that knows exactly when to make a joke. The story may not captivate you with its original plot, but it will entertain you more than once—at least if you have a taste for wacky humor. But while it scores points for its storytelling and dialogue, it fails to deliver entertaining gameplay. The level design proves that the creators have creativity to spare, yet the gameplay is utterly dull, at least in the case of shootouts, which you'll get bored with about a third of the way through the game. And even intergalactic jokes can't save it.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is like a compilation of the worst ideas that the creators have been hiding in a drawer for years. The story campaign is a hybrid between multiplayer, Zombies and Warzone, and it doesn't tell a story that is even remotely interesting or meaningful. The multiplayer mode slightly improves the omnimovement system and adds wall-jumping, but otherwise it's no different from the last year. The same goes for Zombies mode. This simply cannot be fixed by well-designed shooting mechanics, graphically polished cutscenes, or decent optimization. This is simply sloppy work.
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ARC Raiders offers a simple concept, but one that is refined down to the last detail. As an extraction shooter in PvPvE mode, it excels in its combination of action, strategy, chance, and luck, and especially in its incredibly entertaining gameplay loop. The story and quests aren't particularly original, but it's the amazing dynamics of the combat, the constant work with your inventory, resources, and equipment, and the currently sufficient amount of content that will convince you that "just one more round" won't be enough.
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Borderlands 4 is a good installment in the series. You'll enjoy a great combat system with a rich arsenal of weapons and choose from a bunch of interesting abilities. However, even though GearBox Software makes the most of its flagship brand's strengths, it fails to learn from its long-standing mistakes. These include repetitive level design and, above all, the title's inferior technical condition, which can spoil every other joyful moment of gameplay.
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Drag X Drive is another game that exudes classic "Nintendo vibes." This means that the title offers an entirely different type of gameplay than you are used to, thanks to the Joy-Cons, which represent the movement of the right and left hands controlling a wheelchair in the sport of wheelchair basketball. Although the title doesn't offer much content, which isn't compensated for by the otherwise entertaining training challenges, and the Joy-Con registration isn't always perfect, the game can make you really want to learn all the tricks that the otherwise rich movement system offers.
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Super Mario Party Jamboree for Nintendo Switch 2 is a fitting addition that's definitely not a must-have, but fans of the popular plumber will be pleased. The title effectively utilizes the Joy-Con function as a mouse in over 10 new minigames, and we also appreciated the new fast-paced "Frenzy" mode for Mario Party.
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Donkey Kong Bananza is a great adventure game that will literally be a gold mine for children. The title offers one of the most advanced destruction models in gaming, capable of entertaining for dozens of hours. For Donkey Kong's fists can solve almost any gameplay "challenge" Bananza throws at you. And it can become repetitive despite the otherwise beautiful presentation of the entire title.
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Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is not a story-driven adventure game, but rather a visual novel that guides the player through several essential and complex themes very well. Its greatest strength remains its four main characters, with whom you will form a relationship through dialogue choices and, sometimes unknowingly, easily influence the plot. The title, however, not only fails to elevate the title's gameplay, which is even less present in the second chapter than in the first, but also fails to create any satisfying conclusion to the plot, which is, moreover, quite unnecessarily riddled with supernatural elements. While you won't regret playing it, you probably won't celebrate it.
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is the fresh breath of originality and creativity that the video game industry needs. The title excels particularly in its narrative, which takes the stage for a new and complex world set in motion by a stunning audiovisual aspect. The combat system, which, due to the necessity of dodging and covering enemy wounds, will definitely annoy the player more than once, but will entertain him even more. While it's evident that this is an indie title, what one small studio can do is almost admirable. Despite all the criticisms, this was one of the best and most original games I've played.
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Split Fiction is one of the best co-op games in the industry. While its story isn't original, it uses it well and features an outstanding, dynamic duo of protagonists - Mio and Zoe. The gameplay is just as dynamic, blending genres and worlds with inventive cooperative mechanics. After A Way Out and It Takes Two, it's hard to find a better co-op experience, whether you're playing with a veteran or a complete beginner.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 restores hope in the franchise. Game studios Treyarch and Raven Software continue what the 2020 title Cold War started. With a story campaign that offers an absolutely brilliant level composition, while enriching it with excellent shooting dynamics and a new motion omnimovement system. The latter translates beautifully to the multiplayer, which of course could have done with some work on the new game modes, as well as the Zombies mode, which is repairing its reputation. This is simply good Call of Duty.
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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle delivers a cinematic action-adventure experience, combining thrilling combat, stealth, intricate puzzles, and exploration across three immersive locations. Machine Games masterfully captures the spirit of Indiana Jones, creating one of the best action-adventure games to date.
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LEGO Horizon Adventures is a faithful adaptation of the 2017 Horizon Zero Dawn game. The title perfectly and humorously translates the story of a serious adventure game into a blocky adventure that engages with entertaining dialogue. The gameplay also attempts to be close to the original title. While it succeeds in many areas, more experienced players may find some frustrating mechanics in the combat, especially if they choose to play them on the harder difficulty. In any case, LEGO Horizon Adventures is an excellent gateway for young players into the immersive world of Horizon and a fairly enjoyable one-piece game for adult players.
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Life is Strange: Double Exposure seeks to follow in the footsteps of 2015's successful first installment. But rather than a glorious sequel, it's like a cheap copy of it. The story draws the player in with a very intriguing plot, but it doesn't have a satisfying or meaningful ending or a "proper version" of Maxine Caulfield. The protagonist resembles herself, but is a mere bystander rather than an actor. And that's not something we want from a continuation of her story. Double Exposure does come up with interesting gameplay mechanics and takes the graphics to a new level, but what good is a title when it fails in the two most important aspects that make Life is Strange Life is Strange: story and decisions?
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