The 2018 version of Onimusha: Warlords is a fantastic remaster. It’s a short game that only takes around four hours to complete, but the story makes it worth the purchase. The remastered version of Onimusha: Warlords is an excellent way to get started or reacquainted with the Capcom classic.
Running a pet hotel would be a dream job for many, and this does an okay job of recreating that experience, but there are better alternatives out there. Pets Hotel is a solid effort but has too much going against it.
It’s clear to see the potential that Police Shootout could’ve had, but it does injustice in just about every single aspect. For a game that should make you feel like a fine policeman working to protect and serve, you end up just feeling like an average mall cop on minimum wage.
The latest game adaptation of Bleach is a solid entry for the franchise and as a fighting game. Whether it will stand the test of time remains to be seen, but the potential is there, and it has a solid base that can be built upon for updates and future games. BLEACH Rebirth of Souls is a real love letter to the manga, the anime and most importantly, the fans.
The Mad Dog of Shimano is back, and Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is one ship you should not let sail by.
Moons of Darsalon has a lot of creative ideas but has too much going against it. The game can be fun, but constantly losing can be discouraging rather than urging you to keep trying. The controls need a lot of refining as they can dampen the experience.
Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero is packed with content and provides about 10 hours plus many more for the completionists. Despite its negatives, Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero is the sequel that fans have been waiting for, which has been worth it.
The 9th game in the famous series by Koei Tecmo makes an impact the size of a Musou Attack. The new direction the game is going in is an interesting decision but does more than enough to keep you engaged and has the action-packed gameplay that diehard fans know and love.
Gimmick! 2 may not have been a game that most gamers were asking for due to its obscurity, but we are glad it’s here. Gimmick! 2 proves that even the simplest game designs can create some of the biggest, most fun and addictive challenges.
Chernobylite might feel like a small game, but it has much to offer. The story is intriguing with different outcomes and consequences depending on your choices. The replay value encourages you to play through the game more than once because even though a single playthrough already gives you enough, you will still want more for new and unique experiences each time.
The Taiko no Tatsujin series offers hours of pure taiko drumming fun. The latest game is a great entry point for newcomers, with the Improvement Support mode helping them practice every available song and get them on track to becoming a taiko drum master.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles has all the ingredients to make a fantastic game. However, following the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem film will likely put it into the same pile with all the other underwhelming titles.
The Life is Strange series has always done an excellent job of drawing you in and keeping you engaged with its riveting and impactful storytelling and characters. Seeing Max Caulfield again and what she’s been up to after so long will surely please longtime fans, but newcomers can still enjoy this game without playing the original.
Sonic X Shadow Generations packs two epic games into one. Longtime fans will feel that nostalgia hit by reliving some of the best moments of Sonic and Shadow, with tons of replay value. Sonic Generations is just as good as in 2011, and Shadow Generations is the long-overdue game that Shadow fans have been screaming for.
The Mario Party franchise has always been about fun with friends and family above all else. It keeps things simple but competitive, providing exciting and hilarious moments that will stay with you for years.
It’s been a long time coming for the next Budokai Tenkaichi game. Even with a name change to match the Japanese title, it has everything that fans of the series love and more.
The Looney Tunes franchise has everything it needs to be a fun and entertaining sports game. Longtime fans will appreciate the current voice cast reprising their roles, but the lasting appeal for the game just isn’t there. Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, and more have appeared in various sports-themed games in almost every console generation, but Looney Tunes: Wacky World of Sports is not one of the better examples. That’s all folks!
The Karate Kid franchise has all the elements required to make a fun game, but The Karate Kid: Street Rumble falls short of the fun factor. It looks fantastic, but is an average beat ‘em up game, at best, it takes around 2 to 3 hours to complete, so it severely lacks substance. The genre is filled with better alternatives, particularly with beat ’em ups being increasing in popularity over the last few years. The Karate Kid: Street Rumble aims to land the perfect crane kick, but it’s taken out by a cheap leg sweep.
The original release of Disney Epic Mickey on the Nintendo Wii had so much potential, but it was severely held back by the limitations of the Wii Remote and Nunchuck. Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed fixes all those issues and is exactly what that original game should’ve been. With over 12 hours of playtime and a fresh coat of paint, Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed is an absolute must-play for fans of the legendary face of Disney.
It has been a long time coming for MvC fans to finally get their hands on these genre and era-defining arcade games from decades past. We all felt this would never happen, but here we are. Seven games from Marvel and Capcom’s iconic partnership are now available on modern consoles with smooth online play.