Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate’s visual upgrades, addition of an English dub, and new co-op action breathe new life into this beat’em up even if it feels like more could have been done.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is a satisfying fighter with a gorgeous art style but odd roster inclusions, bad menus, and a rocky multiplayer launch issue dampen this long awaited return.
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage captures its dual eras perfectly while delivering an emotional story with new elements, even if bugs and poor writing decisions drag it down in the second half.
Is this Game Trying to Kill Me? is a short but satisfying adventure puzzler with plenty of variety and takes its game within a game concept quite literally, especially when it kills you.
Lunar Remastered Collection respects the original translation, delivering an improved experience for both charming games with a few missteps, making this collection one any JRPG fan should enjoy.
Sol Dorado Heist has a colorful cast of characters whose chance to shine is squandered by its short run length, leading to a mostly satisfying story that has its fair share of presentation issues.
South of Midnight weaves oft overlooked southern folklore into a rich, myth-filled journey that is a bit straightforward all presented with a unique visual flair and outstanding soundtrack.
Bleach: Rebirth of Souls’ satisfying roster and flashy combat makes the most out of these characters’ abilities but simplistic combat and bare-bones modes do little to support a solid story mode.
Suikoden I & II HD Remaster touches up two classic JRPGs and adds just enough QoL improvements to work out some of the antiquated systems while leaving a few annoyances intact.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows brings feudal Japan to life with stunning visuals, and evolving gameplay, but uneven storytelling and lackluster open world rewards hold it back from greatness.
With a deep alchemy system, engaging world, and darker yet satisfying narrative, Atelier Yumia impresses, though the combat could improve, making this a promising new step for Gust's iconic series.
Monster Hunter Wilds introduces new mechanics while sticking true to the addictive gameplay loop, making this new addition just as entertaining as fans could hope for even if its storyline is lacking.
Please Be Happy is a gorgeous visual novel that takes a unique approach by spending time growing the main character while also developing relations, even if the world could have been expanded more.
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii shows a new side of Majima while delivering quick action-packed combat and satisfying ship battles that break new ground for RGG even with its simple story.
Avowed makes the most of its solid story with well-written allies and fluid combat with plenty of ways to tackle challenges while maintaining a colorful twisted world design begging to be explored.
MACROSS -Shooting Insight- leaves a lot to be desired. Fans will adore the songs and interactions but a simple plot and lacking extras make this a difficult recommendation.
This long-awaited sequel’s story is filled with adorable characters and combat that is both solid and designed to be busted open make it a great return for Marona in Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak II refines its unique combat while telling an engrossing story that can’t help but stumble due to odd writing choices and poorly utilized plot elements.
Tales of Graces f Remastered’s visual improvements are the tip of the iceberg as numerous quality of life improvements make this stellar JRPG a must play for any fan of the series or genre.
Neptunia Riders VS Dogoos has fun ideas and is enjoyable for its brief running time but the lack of challenge and additional modes makes this entry tough to swallow even for longtime fans.