With a solid albeit repetitive mini-game and a story that is easy to get hooked on once the twists start flying in, Kotodama: The 7 Mysteries of Fujisawa may have some flaws but delivers an unexpectedly solid mystery story that hopefully gets touched on again in the future.
Our World is Ended may struggle with its tone and pacing out its plot in a satisfying way but its extremely eccentric cast of characters and free-wheeling approach to humor hold it up enough to deliver a fairly unexpected story that may appeal to those looking for something a little different from the norm.
Judgment may still feel a bit like its pulling too much from the Yakuza series but its brand new cast of characters, satisfying narrative that draws the player in, and just enough detective mechanics help it stand on its own merits.
A unique approach to combat as well as its character growth system combined with a solid storyline with a great cast of characters make Dragon Star Varnir a strong RPG that brings enough to the table to stand out.
Shakedown: Hawaii delivers a unique brand of humor and some solid arcade action in a world players will love to destroy and then build back up with their own brand plastered right on it.
Neptunia Shooter may take its simplistic design a bit too far character wise but delivers a solid and cheap shooter experience that fans of the genre will enjoy.
Although the enjoyable RPG mechanics can be a bit tiresome eventually and the balance between the RPG and visual novel side can feel off Death end re;Quest’s brilliantly written storyline will keep players hooked.
Rage 2 offers exhilarating combat with firearms and Nanotrite abilities making the player feel like a powerhouse but its lacking open world and story structure drags down the experience between firefights.
Those looking for a new tactical RPG that harkens back to the classics of the genre will find that Fell Seal: Arbiter’s Mark manages to do that and more by creating a unique story that sets itself apart from the rest.
Featuring an entertaining time-bending storyline and a better fighting system than ever before Mortal Kombat 11’s persistence in grinding and cheap mechanics nearly spoil everything outside of the fight.
The Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy may not offer too much in the way of new content for returning players but it does offer the best possible experience for those who have yet to play these amazingly well-written games.
After possibly never seeing a true conclusion The Walking Dead: The Final Season - Take Us Back may not be a homerun of a finale but it does deliver an emotionally satisfying experience that brings a long journey to a close.
Nelke & the Legendary Alchemists: Ateliers of the New World is a unique crossover that tells a great story that fans of the series will love while trying something a bit different from the norm gameplay wise and only partially succeeded in this regard as the lack of real challenge from the JRPG side of things drags down the solid city management mechanics.
The Princess Guide presents players with four great princesses and some enjoyable storytelling but be prepared for its decent combat system to become monotonous due to the necessary grind.
The World Next Door crafts a wonderful world filled with great characters but so much of it is left untapped while its match-3 combat works well enough but ends up feeling to easy in the end, creating a game that looks great and plays decently but lacks any kind of payoff.
One Piece: World Seeker features both the looks and a story worthy of fitting in with the original story but be prepared for a simplistic fighting style and an open world with little to do.
Dead or Alive 6 may have put a further grind into certain unlockables but still delivers a fast paced and highly entertaining combat system that fans of the series as well as newcomers can love.
Steins;Gate Elite may have done away with its unique art style with this anime approach but it works incredibly well while still conveying the same impressive storyline as before.
Final Fantasy IX still holds true as being an amazing entry in the series for JRPG lovers but be prepared for a lackluster porting of the classic experience.
Jump Force delivers a decent brawling experience that is hampered by so many issues that drag the game’s pace to a crawl and even fans will find it hard to overlook the design choices and countless visual glitches that lead to a game that may be rather fun at its core but little more than that.