Daniel Parker
Marvel Rivals has shaken up the hero shooter genre with its near-perfect blend of visuals and gameplay, while scrapping many of the failed ideas pushed by its competition, leading to an overall great experience.
Featuring every arcade Marvel game that Capcom has produced, Arcade Classics boasts high-speed action that stands the test of time, and a wide variety of characters from both companies' catalogs.
It starts off rocky, but improving the baseline stats of your characters really aids Fallen Leaf in becoming much more enjoyable - to such an extent that, in spite of some quirks and irritations, it will remain in my retro-title rotation for quite some time.
A fantastic 3D fighting game that freshens up the look and feel of the series while at the same time not alienating its veteran community.
Sonic Superstars is ultimately nothing short of a major letdown.
While the series has traditionally had very good presentation values, Mortal Kombat 1 actually vitalizes the gameplay into something engaging, silky, and fun.
The definitive way to play these classic games, but only because the other options have now been delisted.
Updating the series with fresh mechanics, game modes, and resources to learn the game's intricacies, Street Fighter 6 not only raises the bar for the series, but the genre as a whole.
Overwatch 2 sought to fix the deficiencies of the original game, and prior to release it really seemed like it might do that, but not only has it failed to do so, in many ways it's made the game worse.
While Aeon Drive undoubtedly has its good, stand-out moments, various grievances hold the game back from being more than your average platformer.
Lake sells itself well on its peaceful atmosphere, which makes it easy to pick up and play, although several design decisions prevent the game from shining.
A thrilling 2D platforming/action hybrid, with plenty of weapons and tech at your disposal to help you restore order to the Blaster Master universe.
A fun, well-rounded 3D fighter that's given an extra coat of polish and shine as it finally makes its way to the eighth generation.
There may be some good ideas and systems at play in Insurmountable, such as inventory and meter management, but the title is only remotely enjoyable when those meters are almost completely drained and you're near the end of the level.
When it comes to the most important elements - the level design, how the game plays, and whether it entices you to come back and keep playing - 30XX is fantastic.
The classic retro-inspired beat-em-up returns in a complete package that holds up well in spite of a few newly introduced bugs.
Override 2 leans so much into the realm of simplicity that it doesn't allow the player to really explore and have fun with its fighting system.
A very flawed clone of the Mega Man X series that makes even Mighty No. 9 look like a work of art.
This remake of XIII not only fails to recreate the source material but also fails as an enjoyable gaming experience.
All things considered, Dirt 5 delivers with its aesthetically pleasing visuals, tracks, cars, and menu design.