The quality of life updates do a great deal to enhance the experience for both longtime fans and those interested in getting into the franchise. It plays and looks better than before, but also offers options to restore the original experience and the Bonus Content is filled with numerous extras to enjoy.
Even when this game makes you discover new levels of rage you didn’t think were possible, you’ll always be coming back for more as there are hours upon hours of fun to be had, especially online against 23 other players. Mario Kart World is pure fun, full of potential, and an absolute must buy.
The original Yakuza 0 was a great way to introduce newcomers to the series while also providing more lore to diehard fans. The Director’s Cut adds some unique features not seen in the original. Now is a good time as any to get into the Yakuza/Like a Dragon series to experience the origins of the Dragon of Dojima and the Mad Dog of Shimano, and it all starts with Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut.
It feels like an inferior version of the Wii game with its slower speed and doesn’t do much to improve in other areas, but its target players are children, and they will find plenty to enjoy. Stunt Flyer is a fun, simple, kid-friendly flying simulation game that keeps kids busy and entertained.
RoadCraft is part of a franchise that has made something unlike anything else. The realistic physics, the challenges it provides, and the time it takes to rebuild and restore everything will give anyone a new appreciation for those who work in the industry, all from the safety and comfort of their homes.
Fans have been demanding Capcom vs SNK, Power Stone and Project Justice, and we finally have them. The other games included, whether popular or not, are well worth checking out too, as they all have their place in fighting game history.
After 26 long years, Fatal Fury hits back like a Power Geyser, and SNK is pulling out all the stops to make it one of the premiere fighting games without falling off Geese Tower, and so far, this wild ambition has paid off.
The latest Carmen Sandiego game features just enough for longtime fans and fans of the Netflix show to keep their thinking hats on to explore each location, collect clues, and capture international criminals. Playing as the Scarlet Super Thief for the first time in the series is a big and welcomed change, utilising her highly skilled thief experience to catch other world-class thieves worldwide. The overall game keeps things simple, engaging, educational, and fun. Even after 40 years, Carmen Sandiego is still stealing our hearts.
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.