Azfar Rayan's Reviews
Terminator 2D: NO FATE is not a game that tries to please everyone. It's straight, focused, and doesn't care if it's old-fashioned. The game can be finished in a short amount of time, especially on easier settings. A big part of what makes it fun is that you can play stages over and over, learn how to play better, and discover new routes. Without a license, it could feel short or easy. But as an approved adaptation, it does what so many other adaptations didn't do.
Death Howl is different because it treats you like an intelligent person. It doesn't hold your hand, go into too much detail, or use clichés. It doesn't hold your hand; instead, it trusts you to make your way through its brutal, atmospheric world, giving you a deeply immersive, emotionally gripping experience.
Octopath Traveler 0 does a good job of changing some of the series' most important parts while still staying true to what fans have come to expect. The lead can be changed, there are multiple storylines, and the bad guys are very cruel. This makes the story feel more personal and interesting than in previous games.
NBA 2K26 is a solid basketball sim that feels more like a pocket transition than a revolution. Hardcore players will notice the recycled flaws, but they are still limited to the minute details. It’s fun, it’s flashy, but it still has room to grow. All that being said, you know, for a basketball game, nothing can really go shoulder-to-shoulder with 2K’s juggernaut. So NBA 2K26 has once again slam dunked on its competition (there isn’t any) and on our wallets.
Even though Project Motor Racing has these problems, it is made with real love. It brings back the spirit of accurate racing simulations that many fans thought had been lost. It's a satisfying and real journey if you want a detailed, uncompromising racing experience that puts an emphasis on skill, engineering, and the thrill of competition.
Hunter's Moon: A Sovereign Syndicate Adventure is a rich, atmospheric roguelite deck-builder that is all about choice, tension, and building a world. It doesn't apologize for being hard, and it makes you carefully manage your health, Nerve, Doom, and the evolution of your deck. The fully voiced story makes every moment feel like it's part of a bigger, living story.
Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch is one of the few modern strategy games that really gets it right. It's a roguelite that puts brains over impulse and toughness over habit. It's brave enough to give failure meaning, to turn defeat into growth and repetition into improvement.
Code Vein is a game that fans of complex RPGs, who also enjoy anime stories and customization, will appreciate. It doesn't replace Dark Souls, but it doesn't have to; it's a unique work of art in its own right.
Hades II is now one of THE best roguelikes ever made. A stunning sequel that builds on every part of the first one, with more in-depth combat, more lore, and an unforgettable style.
While EA Sports FC 26 still has the same familiar issues like microtransactions and AI oddities, it's still entertaining for the typical kickoff banter with your friends and is worth playing for Ultimate Team enthusiasts.
Hollow Knight: Silksong is special not only because of how well-made and ambitious it is, but also because of the love that went into every part of it. Fans jokingly called Team Cherry's years of work "development heaven," and it shows. It's not a rushed release that was fixed after it came out; it's a fully realized vision, with every corner made with care.
Cronos: The New Dawn is like the spiritual successor to the golden age of survival horror, a time when games weren't afraid to scare, frustrate, and punish players equally. Not everyone will enjoy Cronos: The New Dawn. It can be punishing, overwhelming, and emotionally distant at times. But for people who really want to be scared, it's a work of art in terms of design and tension.
The Nameless: Slay Dragon is a significant experiment that combines elements from various RPGs into a cohesive, unified experience. It doesn't master any one system, but it also doesn't fall apart because of its ambitious goals. Instead, it creates a space where exploration, combat, storytelling, and building stats can all co-occur without one overshadowing the others.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is a modernized version of a classic that stays true to the original. The best way to experience Snake's journey is through its improved graphics, better controls, and more atmospheric details. There are still some strange pacing issues, but they don't get in the way of the original's identity. Delta: Snake Eater strikes the perfect balance between nostalgia and innovation, showing that true legends don't need to be remade; they need to be improved.
WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers, the more time you spend playing, the better it becomes. Deep customization, interesting combat, and a fulfilling New Game Plus loop make up for its early mistakes with ambiguous rules and annoying features like Madness.
Shadow Labyrinth isn't a must-play, but it's certainly one of the more unique ones. Those willing to overlook its flaws might uncover a few satisfying surprises in its shadowy corridors. Just don't expect to love every twist and turn.
Although there is room for improvement, the execution seems hurried. More than anything else, College Football 26 requires time, time to refine, time to correct fundamental mechanics, and time to pay attention to community input.
Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream is a rather brief excursion, lasting less than ten hours in total. Nevertheless, its intricate narrative, sophisticated visual style, and suspenseful moments make it perfect for a concentrated weekend playthrough. The $40 price tag might disappoint some gamers, as most are unlikely to return to it more than once because of its limited replayability, linear advancement, and lack of different answers. However, this game provides a very satisfying experience for anyone who wants a high level of immersion, suspense, and strategy.
The spirit of The Elder Scrolls Online 2025 is what really makes it stand out. It has all the things that Elder Scrolls fans love: stories that are driven by the players, a lot of history, and the chance to discover a strange and wonderful world. A massively multiplayer online game will value players' knowledge, creativity, and time, whether they play alone or with a group.
Lies of P: Overture is not a revolution. It doesn't make big changes to the gameplay or the way the story is told. It does, however, make things better. It makes the disaster worse. It shows new, horrible things. With care, cruelty, and clarity, it makes a great base game last longer. Lies of P: Overture is a dark welcome home for soldiers who have been away for months.