GamesNight's Reviews
As a newcomer to the Doom series, I will describe this game in two words, bombastic and (hell) a lot of fun. It’s one of those games that goes with literally “all guns’ blazing.” From start to finish, every level feels unique, and the setting stands out with its medieval yet futuristic environment. I had many standout experiences I didn’t know I would experience from a first-person shooter; piloting a giant mech or delivering rocket punches to kaiju-sized demons. Its mechanics are simple yet don’t feel monotonous. In saying this, the game is not perfect, but its cons are heavily outweighed by its pros.
Aesthetically rich but mechanically tired, Assassin’s Creed Shadows offers fleeting sparks of brilliance buried under Ubisoft’s same old template. A missed opportunity to evolve the series meaningfully with a setting so beloved worldwide and depicted much much better in various games of the same quality and caliber.
A classic with modern-day graphics. Ninja Gaiden 2 Black is a good entry point for anyone looking to sink their teeth into the franchise, or if you just simply want to turn off your brain and have an entertaining weekend of non-stop ninja-slashing-monster-slaying action. Simple yet elegant is how I would describe Ninja Gaiden 2 Black.
Atelier Yumia aims for a bold, open-world take on the franchise but falters with shallow difficulty, repetitive exploration, and an underwhelming story. Crafting and combat have depth but the accessibility options make them trivial. It simply lacks the challenge and uniqueness expected from a “dark” modern JRPG.
Look Outside is a brilliant blending of genres that has me going from one extreme to another. From laughing at a character’s dialogue to being utterly terrified the next. Full of replayability, great game mechanics, and raw storytelling emotion, Look Outside is an essential play in the horror genre.
South of Midnight weaves a tale full of great locations, music, and characters not often seen in the video game space. It’s a setting that the game fails to capitalise on, with an inconsistent tone, exploration that lacks substance, and a gameplay direction that pushes me away from its finer points.
Big Helmet Heroes is a fun, goofy adventure that doesn’t take itself seriously, full of top-notch visuals, animations, and fresh level changes. The combat can’t exactly keep up with the visual variety, falling into repetitiveness, but honestly, embrace the light-hearted nature with a friend, and you’re in for a good time.
MLB The Show 2025 blew me away with its depth, customization, and immersive gameplay. It’s packed with content, from career mode to historical moments. The microtransactions are not my favourite design choice in any game, but you can ignore that part and enjoy the free content without feeling any frustration.
WWE 2K25 offers something for every kind of WWE fan in its many modes. Showcase and the creation suite are top-tier offerings, and the core wrestling experience is unmatched. The Island and MyFACTION however, do drag down the overall package, but it’s something you can steer clear of entirely and still have a fantastic time.
Stories From Sol: The Gun-Dog is an immersive visual novel with a bold visual style, meaningful choices, and a handcrafted world that pulls you in. Its fragmented design keeps every scene engaging, and makes exploration and replayability rewarding. While some technical hiccups can get in the way, the game’s depth and storytelling make it well worth the ride.
Dynasty Warriors: Origins offers challenging gameplay that requires strategic thinking instead of button mashing like most Musou games. Engaging mechanics, combat depth and replayability adds new life into a long running series.
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD brings a remarkable platformer to a new audience. This remake does little outside of a visual uplift and modern additions, but if this is your first time experiencing it, there is no denying that this is a thrilling, refreshing platforming adventure in its finest form yet.
Avowed is a fine example of Obsidian’s wheelhouse in many forms. A refreshing setting full of unique characters combined with a modernization of familiar RPG systems creates a great fantasy adventure.
I enjoyed my time with Eternal Strands, and I really think there is a great foundation here. Rewarding exploration and fantastic boss fights provide a thrilling gameplay loop. Despite combat and character systems never fully coming together, there is great potential, and I am excited to see how Yellow Brick Games builds upon this solid first showing.
The journey of this free-to-play action-adventure RPG mirrors the rocky yet triumphant trajectory of games like Final Fantasy XIV—starting with a messy launch but eventually evolving into something worth celebrating. However, unlike FFXIV, which took years to refine itself, Wuthering Waves has undergone a dramatic transformation in a much shorter span and became something worthy of attention and a space on your hard drive.
Ravenswatch is a good roguelike successfully standing out amongst the many others, offering an enthralling take on familiar characters thrust into the unknown. If you’re looking for your next roguelike fix, Ravenswatch serves up great combat, an interesting premise, and entrancing music. However, it may leave you wanting more due to its difficulty balancing and untapped story potential.
Infinity Nikki has burst into the gacha scene with a magical world full of refreshing gameplay, beautiful visuals and a stellar soundtrack. If you can steer clear of it’s dizzying spiral of menus, Miraland will take your breath away and truly offer you something special.
If you’re looking for the next great RPG from BioWare, this is not it. Dragon Age: The Veilguard hits great highs when it comes to it’s main story, its companions, and their interactions in a world that is a delight to explore but starts to fall apart when it comes to its core gameplay systems. Combat has a flashy, satisfying introduction that quickly falls into repetitiveness, RPG systems that have nothing to show under the surface, and a monotonous quest design that far outweighs the good moments.
Nikoderiko is a good platformer; it shines in areas such as level design and visuals but trips over itself when it’s asked to come up with unique ideas and what it does to really set itself apart. If you’re after another platformer that sticks with the status quo, this will do the job nicely; outside of that, it’s difficult to pinpoint what makes this stand out from the many platforming greats that Nikoderiko is inspired by.
Copycat provides many thought-provoking questions, such as the place of home, abandonment, and the emotional struggle when this is threatened in its many simple relaxing environments and mini games. The passion in this story is everlasting; although it is rough around the edges, it is one of the more heartfelt stories I’ve experienced this year.