The Like a Dragon series has always gone all out with their storytelling and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth keeps that momentum going by looking into the future while not ignoring the past and is once again, a big emotional rollercoaster. The turn-based mechanics have some new additions making it more fun and entertaining than before.
Ubisoft is one of the leading brands in video games today with a library of successful franchises but doesn’t seem to realise the gem and piece of gaming history they have in Prince of Persia. While we can’t say “The Prince is back” since it’s not The Prince you’re playing as, finally getting a new Prince of Persia game after 14 years is still a good feeling. Even if it’s another reboot with a different genre, the latest entry in the legendary franchise is still a fun and challenging game, packed with loads of content with over 20 hours of playtime and plenty of replay value. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is an excellent way to start 2024.
It may have taken 48 long years for Grendizer to finally get his own videogame adaptation, but the wait was well worth it. UFO Robot Grendizer: The Feast of the Wolves is a love letter to the manga, anime, and most importantly, the fans.
Her first appearance in a “proper” videogame may not have lived up to its full potential, but loyal fans, especially the kids, will appreciate what this game has to offer, and this is only the beginning.
The large variety of microgames, the cast of colourful characters, and the increasing speed, intensity, and difficulty of the addictive gameplay will surely keep players coming back for more. WarioWare: Move It! is another solid entry in the WarioWare series, and a fantastic party game for friends to come over, join in on the madness, and have an absolute “WAAAHHHHH!!!” of a time!
The story is one to be remembered for years to come, and will likely leave fans shedding a few tears at the end. Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name is an emotional, action-packed rollercoaster that continues the legendary story of Kazuma Kiryu, the Dragon of Dojima.
Even with its faults, the Blue Blur’s latest outing is another radical game to add to the collection whether you prefer modern or classic. Sonic Superstars keeps the momentum going with no signs of slowing down. “Gotta go fast!”
Since his humble beginnings in 1981, Mario is still going strong, showing why he is the face of Nintendo and a true icon of video games, and his latest outing is once again proof there is still a love and appreciation for classic 2D side-scrolling platform gaming, featuring hours upon hours of pure fun and being full of wonder, whether you’re playing solo or with friends. Super Mario Bros. Wonder is a must-buy for any Mario fan, young or old, with plenty of good times ahead. “Here we goooo!”
Konami has a big library of iconic games, and Metal Gear Solid is the perfect franchise to pack in a compilation game and bring it to modern consoles. Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 has decades’ worth of nostalgic Metal Gear content for fans new and old to sneak into their leisure time.
Truck Driver: The American Dream makes some minor improvements to the original game from 4 years ago and is a small step in the right direction, but the series still has a long road ahead before it can be taken seriously as a truck driving simulator. Players seeking the ideal trucking video game experience will have to look elsewhere.
Even with the odd decision to reboot the series again, there is so much for MK loyalists to look forward to, with its single-player modes, intense matches, achieving big kombos, experimenting with Kameos, taking the fights online, and even more kontent on the way. MK fans, both new and old, as well as fans of other fighting games, will find a lot to enjoy in the latest entry by NetherRealm Studios.
Everything the game has to offer, and the 40 plus songs available with even more on the way, offers so much variety with plenty of replay value, whether playing solo, with friends, or online. The time has come to once again gather your amigos, get the party started, and get things shaking with Samba de Amigo: Party Central!
Moving Out 2 delivers all the fun seen in the original and packs in so much more. Hours upon hours of furniture-moving mayhem will be had and players will be coming back for extra loads of it.
It’ll be interesting to see what other beat ’em ups get the modern retro treatment, maybe ‘Golden Axe’ or ‘Final Fight’? For now though, it’s time for the Dragons to rise from the ashes and beat down the streets once again, with hours upon hours of old-school couch co-op fun and soon, online as well. Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons is the long overdue modern classic that fans have been waiting for.
The term “simplicity is key” perfectly describes Side Decide. Anyone looking for a way to just relax, unwind, keep the mind sharp, and just take a load off, Side Decide is the perfect game for exactly that, thanks to the folks at homegrown studio, Blue Volcano.
Even if the graphics couldn’t match what the PC can achieve, there were still plenty of opportunities to capitalise on the Switch’s unique control features, but instead feels like a lazy port and pale imitation of a fun PC game. Car Detailing Simulator on Nintendo Switch can be fun for a little while, but there are far better alternatives on PC and even mobile devices.
It allows players to experience each game in its purest form, or play them under unique conditions providing whole new challenges. It somehow reinvents the timeless classics without compromising what made them huge sellers in the first place.
There isn’t really anything new in the latest entry of Let’s Sing, it’s mainly the same game with different songs, and the 30 new tracks by the various popular artists definitely give the game plenty of variety, but it would be more convenient if the new songs came as a DLC pack rather than be in their own game. Overall, Let’s Sing 2023 is another fun and enjoyable karaoke game to sing your heart out as a solo or with friends and family.
Both the French and English voice cast from the show reprise their iconic roles in the game, meaning fans can choose to listen to their favourite characters in either language, and everyone sounds just like they do in the show. A lot of work was clearly put into the dialogue during the cutscenes and character conversations, and every character stays true to how they are in the show. Unfortunately, this only applied to the cutscenes, and any conversations during the game are text-based, leaving this feeling like a missed opportunity.
It’s been a long time coming for fans to really step into the shoes of the blue hedgehog. Even though it’s a little rough around the edges, Sonic Frontiers is a huge step in the right direction and is no doubt the premiere Sonic game we’ve been wanting for the longest time. The feeling it gives you is unlike anything that’s come before it. It has to be played to be believed. This game could very well be the beginning of a new age of Sonic games, as its future has never looked brighter. The possibilities are never-ending. Sonic is here, reaching far across these new Frontiers.