Nirav Gandhi's Reviews
Death Stranding is a transformative experience that transcends genres to convey a message everyone must hear: we are stronger together and weaker apart.
The Nirvana Initiative improves on its predecessor in every way, bringing in twice as many interesting, layered characters that all get their time in the sun, crazy mysteries with twists i never saw coming, intelligent writing, vastly improved puzzles, impeccable voice acting and the best soundtrack of the year. I am shocked to say this, but I think the package as a whole outdoes Spike Chunsoft’s previous works.
You can’t see rhythm. No one can. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t there. Whether you can read music or not, whether you’ve mastered an instrument or can’t manage to play Hot Cross Buns, you are a rock star. You may not know it, you probably don’t believe it. But you’ll tightly navigate those progressions, finesse those pull-offs, and slice through those harmonies until you do believe it. Hi Fi Rush is going to make you believe you are a rock star.
With one foot in the past and one in the future, the powerfully themed narrative tied to masterful gameplay cements Infinite Wealth as an undisputed all-time great.
Animal Well has shattered my understanding of game design in the best ways. Solemn, delightful, and haunting, you simply must discover it yourself.
Kunitsu-Gami combines real-time strategy, tower defense, hack 'n slash, and management into the most innovative AAA game of the last decade.
A seamless meeting of real-time microeconomics, absurdist humor, amazing character work, and a thrilling mystery lands Promise Mascot Agency among my favorite games of all time.
Neversong pulls inspiration from many great works to create an equally wholesome and terrifying examination of human Guilt.
Hades perfectly blends high-octane action with roguelike randomization to deliver an exhilirating experience that never lets up.
AWE builds on the best parts of Control to deliver a gorgeous and terrifying survival horror experience.
Assassin's Creed Valhalla streamlines the best parts of Origins and Odyssey while trimming the fat, though is hampered consistently by bugs and technical problems. Still, it's a journey well worth taking.
Airborne Kingdom is a cozy, comfortable delight that mixes management and exploration flawlessly; the focus is not on keeping your citizens alive while crossing the open world, but keeping them fulfilled and thriving.
Cassette Beasts manages to iterate on Pokemon in a meaningful way. The fantastic music, A+ monsters designs, and fun characters are only slightly held back by the overly-complex combat.
Starfield is the culmination of Bethesda's 25 years of excellent RPGs and makes me feel the insignificance, humility, and thrill of exploring space. Every time I think I understand Starfield, it finds a new way to surprise me.
With beautiful visuals reminiscent of Warcraft, the smartest and most versatile city-building I've ever seen, and addictive mechanics will keep you up til 3 AM, Against the Storm is city-building, rogue-likes, and real time strategy at their heights.
I am shocked to my core; as a great lover of RPGs, this is one of the best ever. It's a must play for any genre fan out there.
Frostpunk 2 is a masterpiece of design, and it'll be a warm day in Frostland before I let a single one of you skip it.
On top of how excited it is to be so edgy, the levels are designed better than they have ever been before – the perfect mix of on rails, cinematic set pieces, platforming challenge, boost control, player choice of many routes, fun challenges, and great replayability come together to make Shadow Generations the hands-down best 3D Sonic game ever.
Pirate Yakuza is never subtle, boring, or less than ostentatiously campy. Everyone should enjoy this perfect pirate adventure from a studio at the top of their game.
I expected nothing less than a masterpiece with Split Fiction, and yet my expectations were still exceeded. Play this game immediately.