Chains of Freedom is too caught up in its own macho army aesthetic to really have a connection with the player. Otherwise, it's a half-decent tactics game.
South of Midnight comes out swinging with an incredible story, but the gameplay just isn't there to back it up.
The Last of Us Part II Remastered is the definitive way to experience this modern classic.
The First Berserker: Khazan stands out in the crowded Soulsborne-inspired genre by delivering relentless, weighty combat and immersive world-building.
With Assassin's Creed Shadows, Ubisoft has finally delivered on the feudal Japan setting fans have always wanted.
Split Fiction reminded me how fun games can be, and was like rediscovering video games as fun as an adult. It let me forget the world around me and lose myself in this incredibly emotional, fun, and engaging game.
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is an okay spin-off of the Yakuza series. The story is fine, but the biggest issue is that it doesn't really feel inventive.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 had a lot of promise, with its gripping story and beautiful landscapes, at least until the technical issues started showing up and completely ruined the experience.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle makes a strong attempt to bring Indy back to gaming with a great narrative and exceptional puzzles, but its minute-to-minute gameplay suffers from frequent perspective changes and clunky combat.
The Thaumaturge blends cosmic horror, mature themes, brutal combat, and a sense of exploration like no game before it. A perfect fit for any horror fan looking to dive into the horrors of the real world.
Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival has potential, but with it's overwhelming animations and pricey day-one DLCs, it's hard to recommend to anyone looking to get into the series.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is the best entry in the series in recent history.
Batman: Arkham Shadow is a triumph in the world of VR and a worthy addition to the Arkham series. With its captivatingly immersive narrative, innovative gameplay mechanics that bring Batman to life, stunning visuals, and solid voice-over, it offers a thrilling experience that will hold VR to a new standard.
Ultimately, Slitterhead serves as a cautionary tale of high expectations meeting harsh realities and a reminder of how even the most anticipated projects can falter in execution.
Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered is a mixed-bag experience. While I was a fan of the game when it was first released in 2011, you can really feel its age in this remaster.
A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead while intriguing on paper, is too inconsistent when it comes to pacing, difficulty and world building to really make an impact.
Fear the Spotlight delivers an incredibly impactful and unsettling story that will linger in my memory long after the credits roll.
Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition, despite being another re-release, shows that Darksiders II is an incredible game that deserves more attention.
Until Dawn Remake is a painful reminder that change isn’t always good. A poor totem system, bad performance and clunky controls really hold it back from joining other great remakes of late.
Metaphor: Refantazio is a masterfully crafted JRPG that combines political intrigue, rich storytelling, and strategic combat into a gripping and emotional experience. While the pacing can occasionally falter, and some areas may feel visually repetitive, the game’s strengths far outweigh its shortcomings.