Steve Esposito's Reviews
As I finally wrap this review, I don't have a straight forward conclusion for you. Dune Awakening is a very good game. It might not be as deep as others, and it has plenty of bugs and issues, but as a Dune fan there is a ton here to enjoy.
While it doesn't fully capture the reality TV experience, I really enjoyed the ideas presented by The Crush House and would love to see a sequel down the line which builds upon them.
The Final Shape is an absolute success in every facet of the word. Developers worked tirelessly to deliver a game that felt great to play, was rewarding, and even pulled us in with massive lore bits to nibble on while we weren’t playing.
For a deck building rogue-like, a concept I have seen so many times over, Balatro thrives within its style.
Slave Zero X will get frustrating, but as we have learned over the years: sometimes a tough experience can yield the greatest rewards.
What Larian Studios has accomplished with Baldur’s Gate 3 is nothing short of a masterpiece.
A Tiny Sticker Tale is a welcoming experience that brings kids into this neat little world and can easily bring a family together.
This is one of the few games that makes me realize that I don’t need over the top graphics or an Excel sheet’s worth of mechanics to experience something fun. Assassin’s Creed Mirage is the experience I've wanted for the last six years.
In a world of jump scares and bland, YouTuber fodder, the game stands out. It isn’t necessarily because of the muppets or the fact that the main character is named Gordon as an homage to the Sesame Street character; it is because, as a full package, the game works.
Final Fantasy XVI brings the heat with a roller coaster ride if a story and a top-tier combat system.
Cassette Beasts is a wonderful time. When it comes to monster capturing and fighting games, I'll take Cassette Beasts over anything else.
Much like playing an instrument, Power Chord is all about learning, adapting, and creating beautiful music to the beat of slaying demons.
Saying Blizzard outdid themselves is an understatement.
I give the developers a ton of credit for creating an RPG with unique mechanics and story that is every bit cliche as it is great.
God of War takes the essence of what it means to be mortal and packs it into this digital medium to form a bond with those who are experiencing it first-hand. I tossed myself at Ragnarök for a sense of escapism, and what I ended up receiving was a testament to life and what it means to live and be loved.
The fun part of Vampire Survivors is the entire package and how it all works. There are no parts of this experience that I wish performed better because it is so cohesive in every aspect.
I think a lot of people who really enjoy puzzle games will get a lot from The Entropy Center. It might be a bit darker and tonally dark compared to other similar titles out there, but it does deliver a rather enjoyable and rewarding experience.
I find Gotham Knights to have charm to it with a solid roster of characters, an interesting storyline, and elements that really immersed me into the mystery of Gotham.
Dwerve managed to break into my top 10 titles of the year (so far). It is witty, colorful, and fun. It may be a bit simple, and difficulty may fluctuate at times, but I still found it all incredibly enjoyable.
Tight gameplay, beautiful cinematography, and the yells of my slain foes are only a few parts of what makes this game incredibly enthralling.