Claudio Meira
Lost Ruins is a decent 2D action game. Although It's slow pace and and lack of polish may be a hard sell for those looking for something more sophisticated.
Final Vendetta's gameplay is dated but solid and fun. It's more than worth it for any fan of fast action games.
A decently fun action-RPG with a lot of exploration, combat and text.
A fairly fun action game up that is full to the brim with annoying bugs. Fans of the show and beat 'em ups must approach with caution. Everyone else should just stay clear for now.
Evil West is an action game that features very unique concepts. Its combat system is innovative and fun, but its lethargic pacing holds it back from achieving greatness.
A much more modern and enjoyable beat 'em up than its predecessor, River City Girls 2 does almost everything right. Despite that, its performance issues get in the way of the fun.
The Theatrhythm series makes its return with Final Bar Line. It is as fun as it ever was, and it features the highest song count of any title in the series to date.
Octopath Traveler II is a true RPG gem. Its robust cast of characters delivers engaging storylines set in a picturesque and diverse world, while Its gameplay is full of freedom and possibilities.
The Pixel Remaster series is a faithful rendition of the first six Final Fantasy games. It features redone sprites, music, and it also adds a ton of quality of life options.
Possibly the best classic Metroidvania this year, Blasphemous II delivers a solid action-adventure game topped with somber religion-inspired visuals.
A call back to the Double Dragon series golden days. Gaiden offers a fair beat 'em up experience, but its rogue-lite mechanics aren't well implemented.
Touhou: New World promises players a highly customizable action-RPG but fails to deliver on the most basic aspects of both genres.
Players looking for an interesting single-player experience in SUPER BOMBERMAN R 2 might be disappointed yet again, but online multiplayer is better than ever thanks to the addition of crossplay.
Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX is the definitive version of Raiden III, as it offers excellent performance and an assortment of new tunes to enjoy while kicking alien butt.
Slave Zero X is a decent fast-paced action game experience with a surprisingly good story. However, its overall repetitiveness and lack of interesting boss fights drags it down quite a bit.