Mario’s latest tennis outing is a big improvement over 2018’s Mario Tennis Aces, with a more arcade feel to the gameplay, with 38 characters to choose from, plus the introduction of Fever Rackets and Mix It Up provides whole new ways to play. It’s great for serious and casual players, perfect for parties, and the online play is solid, with plenty of tough opponents to match up with.
The original Yakuza 3 was already a great game with an emotional story, but Yakuza Kiwami 3 adds so much more with new story elements that make Kiryu’s relationship with everyone more personal ever, upgraded gameplay and loads of side activities. Dark Ties explores the motivation behind the main antagonist of the main game and what led him to leave his successful business behind and enter the seedy underbelly.
With a potential for over 60 hours of gameplay, there is so much to see and do, and with deep combat mechanics in a first-person perspective, an emotional story, excellent performances from the entire voice cast, the improvements over the 2018 original, this is a worthwhile purchase for both fans and newcomers. Kingdom Come: Deliverance proves once again why it’s an award-winning game, now reforged for modern consoles.
Despite El Viento, Earnest Evans and Annet Returns not being the best games, bringing them to modern consoles is a great way for gamers, young and old, to relive or experience them for the first time. They play just as well (or as badly) as they did back in the day, can be played in both Japanese and English, the extra features make the experience easier, and the Gallery featuring images, cutscenes and music from all three games can make Earnest Evans Collection a worthwhile purchase to add to your digital retro games library.
The original Fighting Force is the far superior game of the two games, but having both included is a great way for fans to relive a hidden gem and a bad game if they wish, and for newcomers to experience two lesser-known titles from back in the day. Fighting Force Collection may not be the most feature-rich compilation, but it brings back a long-forgotten franchise to modern consoles and some fond memories for longtime fans.
The transition into an open-world game feels natural and gives you plenty to do when not in an intense and gruelling battle. The action-packed and unapologetically difficult battles are where the game truly shines, testing your skills and reflexes. Nioh 3 is easily the best in the series and an incredibly rewarding experience.
I Hate This Place, as a game, is a great adaptation of the popular comics series. Fans of the comics will appreciate the story, but it’s also welcoming to newcomers. It may be rough around the edges, but it will keep players on their toes, test their patience, and force them to be resourceful. I Hate This Place shows great potential and is a true standout in the horror genre.
Apartment No 129 may not live up to its full potential, since it has a lot of elements that feel incomplete, and the execution of the story might feel anticlimactic. It still does enough to create intrigue and curiosity, persuading players to keep going to find out what happens next and learn more about the true story/urban myth it’s based on.
The scare factor is definitely there, as players will be on edge trying to gather the ingredients and bake pies to escape a creepy restaurant, all while a monster is on the hunt for them. Cakey’s Twisted Bakery could use more time in the oven, but its simple mechanics, unique themes and creative ideas make it a nice bite-sized piece.
The interactive story will keep you engaged from beginning to end as you experience this out-of-this-world emotional rollercoaster. Goodnight Universe is an absolute must-play that needs to be experienced.
It can be fun to play for a short period, but there’s nothing about that that will have players coming back for more. Everything can be collected within an hour or two; the overall design looks decent but generic, and the gameplay is simple, but the fixed camera angle lets it down. Legends BMX doesn’t live up to its name at all.
Tales of Xillia Remastered provides a chance for fans wanting to revisit the game or those interested in the series to play this game on modern consoles. It’ll be interesting to see which other Tales of games will get a remaster, even if it’s just a port with minor upgrades, because there are many games in the franchise that deserve to be available to play on modern consoles.
Snoopy’s latest gaming venture is a fantastic game for children to test their problem-solving skills and make them feel rewarded. The game features the entire main cast of Peanuts, who are all fully voiced, bringing them to life. Fans new and old will find plenty to enjoy, too, from seeing their favourite characters, familiar locations, and actual comic strips to honour the legacy of Peanuts and its creator, Charles M. Schulz.
It’s been 13 long years since the last main entry in the Ninja Gaiden series, but the wait has been worth it. Ninja Gaiden and PlatinumGames are a match made in heaven as the combat is some of the most fun and exhilarating around, with tons of bloodshed and dismembered body parts.
Both Super Mario Galaxy games look and play better than ever before and are now available to play on modern Nintendo consoles, allowing fans new and old to go back to play these classics for the first time or relive some of their favourite games in the Mario franchise. The Italian Plumber from Brooklyn is celebrating his 40th Anniversary and is ready to defy gravity on Nintendo Switch in Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2.
Can LEGO Party! Dethrone Mario Party? That remains to be seen, but most likely not, and it doesn’t need to. It could easily stand out as its own franchise with its own unique ideas. Mario Party may have gotten the party started, but the party keeps going in LEGO Party!
Its dark, haunting theme and strong storytelling that will challenge your morals. Its combat may not be the best, but it more than makes up for it with everything else it has to offer. No matter the setting, Silent Hill f is a true Silent Hill game through and through, and it’s not for the faint of heart.
Whether Sonic can dethrone Mario for the better racing game remains to be seen, but in this case, the Blue Blur is on the right track and offers so much more than the Italian plumber. With a continuously expanding roster from SEGA and beyond, exciting and adrenaline-pumping races, tons of nostalgia, smooth online experience with crossplay and much more, Sonic’s newest racer has so much going for it that even Mario fans would be afraid to admit.
The latest Goosebumps game is a fairly short game overall, but a long enough game for its target audience and having two different endings gives it more replay value. It’s the perfect game for kids wanting to get into the horror genre, but aren’t old enough yet, by having the right amount of spooky vibes without scaring them away for good, while testing their problem-solving skills.
The puzzles are creative and challenging, with two characters who perform different tasks to achieve the same goal. Gloomy Eyes is a simple yet challenging and creative puzzle game set in a whimsical, haunting world, featuring a beautiful tale of forbidden love.