Jake Su's Reviews
Cupiclaw has an excellent central idea and the design chops to make it sing, but the climb loses some momentum before the credits roll.
Lost and Found Co. is a lovely reminder that visual fidelity alone does not make a game memorable. With expressive hand-drawn art, gentle humour, and an inviting hidden object loop, Bit Egg Inc. delivers a heartfelt adventure that is easy to sink into and hard to forget.
Baladins captures tabletop warmth through a looping week structure, turning planning into tension and co-op chatter into the real reward while struggling with the spectre of repetition.
Resident Evil Requiem sustains suffocating tension through Grace’s vulnerability and Leon’s disciplined firepower, delivering a strategic, replayable survival horror experience that feels just about right for the franchise.
ANTHEM#9 delivers sharp, satisfying combat built on clever gem-matching systems, yet its limited long-term variety is a giant hurdle in keeping you invested.
Fading Serenades is a carefully composed indie experience that values mood, music and quiet reflection. Its delivery-focused structure and gentle traversal systems create moments of genuine calm, even if repetition and narrative restraint prevent it from fully resonating long after the credits roll.
Night Swarm delivers fast-paced roguelite combat with strong visual identity and engaging build crafting, but uneven balance and progression pacing hold it back from lasting greatness.
I Am Future: Cozy Apocaplyse Survival is less about overcoming the end of the world and more about learning how to live gently within it, embracing routine and reflection over pressure.
Octopath Traveler 0 is a confident and polished HD 2D JRPG, where exceptional turn-based combat and thoughtful systems consistently outshine its cautious approach to storytelling and character development.
PowerWash Simulator 2 is a confident, thoughtful sequel that deepens its foundation through refinement rather than reinvention. It knows exactly what it wants to be, and it succeeds by committing fully to that vision.
Pioneers of Pagonia rewards patience and understanding, offering a city builder that grows richer the longer you stay with it.
MARVEL Cosmic Invasion bursts with colour, energy, and punchy team-based action. Its repetition and shallow systems prevent it from rising to true greatness, but even so, it remains a lively cosmic romp for fans who value spectacle and personality.
Skate Story is a mesmerising blend of fragility, speed, and surreal art, carving out a space unlike anything else this year. Its demanding mechanics can frustrate, but its emotional depth and visual brilliance more than reward persistence.
News Tower is a charming, energetic newsroom sim in which every editorial choice shapes your growing media empire. Its layered systems and lively 1930s setting make each issue feel meaningful. Some repetition creeps in later, but the climb remains bright and satisfying.
A loving tribute to classic strategy, Tempest Rising nails the fundamentals of base-building and tactical warfare. While its ambitions stop short of reinvention, its clarity, pacing, and polish make it one of the most enjoyable RTS releases in years.
Dispatch is a sharp and heartfelt superhero comedy that finds surprising emotional power beneath its chaos. With standout characters, strong writing and confident pacing, it becomes one of the year’s most compelling narrative adventures.
Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter refines the art of small-scale storytelling and precision combat. Visually breathtaking and emotionally grounded, it’s a confident continuation that only falters when its ambitions outpace its mechanics. A brutal but beautiful return to the Rat Kingdom.
A triumph of design and discipline, Anno 117: Pax Romana elevates the city-builder to an art form, where an empire of balance, built on trade, faith and foresight, rises above all.
Godbreakers burns bright but fast. Its free-flowing combat and god-stealing chaos make for an exhilarating roguelike loop, yet repetition and uneven tuning stop it from achieving true divinity.
A reverent remake that balances nostalgia with modern polish — Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is the definitive way to experience one of the series' highest points in modern times.