I like Backyard Baseball. In an era of realistic simulation sports games, it stands out with its art style and animations, giving it a personality that so many other sports games wish it had. While fielding can be a bit of a struggle, going up to bat is always great. However, it’s also like the early 2010s Philadelphia Phillies. Overpriced, as £33 for a game with no extra modes and no online gameplay is a lot to ask. I would say if you’re a big fan of Backyard Baseball, or Backyard Sports in general, it’s probably more worth it to you, but I would say wait for a sale otherwise.
Axis Football 26 has too many downsides to recommend in my opinion, even in an era where football games are scarce. I think it’s best to compare it to how many fans see the Pittsburgh Steelers, a good regular-season team that has too many issues to be a real contender.
I really want to love Descenders Next. The vibe and feeling of snowboarding and mountainboarding has been nailed through great music choices and UI, some solid gameplay, and its game structure builds off the core of what worked in Descenders, while adding mechanics that fit very well. However, there’s just not enough there, and while the game is in early access, for £25, I think you should get it on a price drop, stick to the old Descenders for now if you don’t mind bikes, or wait a bit till they have added more.
I found myself very conflicted about what I feel about Amber Isle, as the ambition is there for a great game, but I found my experience to be more mediocre to good. I think there is some good in the concept, the way characters speak, getting to hang out with the characters in this game is a joy, and I’m not annoyed by the main gameplay of running the shop. However, it feels like this game needed something more with its basic-ish story, slightly frustrating exploration game, and generally lacking features that would help my enjoyment of this game quite a bit. £25 isn’t too bad a price for this, but I would personally look elsewhere, or wait for a price before considering this.
I think that Tennis Fighters has a lot of potential honestly, because under all the problems I mentioned, there is some fun here, with good character designs, nice environment designs, and a good baseline for the tennis gameplay. However, I think the game could use some more work, as some glitches show and I think a visual overhaul if possible could really help the game stand out.
New Star GP feels like it has the most heart that I’ve seen in a racing game in a while. I would like for some game modes to be playable outside of the career mode. I think the game itself is fun enough for you to want to keep coming back over and over. Given its lower price point compared to other racing games, it’s one of the best game racing experiences on the market.
Have you ever wanted to ride on motocross courses set inside of stadiums on some of the fastest bikes in the world? Well, Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 4 might be for you.