Niki Fakhoori
Tengoku Struggle -Stayside- may be good and not great, but its unique mixture of contrasting elements gives it a lot of heart.
Baten Kaitos has no shortage of amazing ideas—and just as many shortcomings to go along with them.
There is no better way to play the second Ace Attorney trilogy, and it's a trilogy worth playing—even if it has more obvious imperfections from time to time.
With its treasure trove of delightful features and characters, Dave the Diver is an absolute gem of a game.
Monstrous, beautiful, tragic, hopeful—Virche Evermore will drag you through despair, but it makes Salvation all the more sweet.
It's all in the name: Super Mario Bros. Wonder is a wonderful experience, filled with the unexpected yet entirely within the player's control.
No matter how good The Teal Mask is, it will always be held back by the issues innate to Scarlet & Violet.
Rune Factory 3 Special is a great preservation of the original, but would have benefitted from a lot more fine-tuning.
Digimon Survive tries to be both a visual novel and SRPG, but while it has strengths in the former, it has notable shortcomings in both areas.
Even if Later feels weaker than Crowd, the two of them together make Amnesia: Later x Crowd a must-play for fans of Amnesia: Memories.
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's high points are among the series's best, but its lows, spanning across both bugs and design choices, are too egregious to ignore.
An adorable and unique otome game experience.
Amnesia: Memories is a must-play otome title even if it shows its age.
Touken Ranbu Warriors brings the Touken Danshi to life in a way only possible through musou gameplay, making it a welcome addition to the Touken Ranbu universe.
Hashihime makes the most of its medium to tell a challenging yet rewarding story that leaves a lasting impact on its audience.
A remarkable otome game whose memorable story and cast outshine any of its minor blemishes.
Triangle Strategy is challenging without being off-putting, offering players the freedom to experiment with its unique systems all while conveying a remarkable, replayable narrative.
Rune Factory 5 is loaded with fun, long-lasting content, and is difficult to put down even after the credits have rolled.
Through its hilarity and romance, you can absolutely trust Variable Barricade to bring a smile to your face.
Pokémon Legends: Arceus is a welcomingly new take on the franchise, designed precisely for getting lost in.