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Shenmue I and II isn't a perfect collection, but it is the best overall way to experience two remarkable games.
While there are clearly some efforts to distinguish from other platformers of an allotted, check-list fashion on a visual/world-building sense, the inevitable blurring-together of seen-before sparse storytelling and relative simplicity in appearance mean that The King's Bird doesn't quite excel as a complete package.
Little Dragons Café first appears as though it requires constant attention to every little detail, but actually makes for a relaxing time.
Guacamelee! 2 is exactly the kind of game a sequel should be in terms of its gameplay.
Done Running is proof that Telltale still has plenty of ideas to innovate and reinvigorate the adventure genre, where even small changes including new camera perspectives and an improved presentation can go a long way, even if the story hasn't quite found its footing yet.
Fire Pro Wrestling World is the best entry in the longest-running wrestling game franchise.
F1 2018 brings the complete Formula One experience to your cockpit.
Evergarden starts off looking fairly simple, but the more you play the deeper its options become.
Daedalic's fixation with transhumanism takes State of Mind and puts it in a similar bracket as many of its counterparts that have created an advanced tech-infused world.
Much like Contrast before it, We Happy Few shows off plenty of potential with its original and engaging world from a team whose passion and heart clearly shines through.
It's obvious how much rage-tinted joy can be conjured from out Ghost Town Games' quirky set-up of cooking up meals, together with a sprinkling of simulation-style managing of one's kitchen workspace.
WarioWare Gold is a perfect example of how to take the insanity of microgames from the past and shove them into one packed setting while still having each one stand out.
Chasm is one of the finest Metroidvania games ever created.
It can't be said enough that Ripples is fantastic for its story and feels more like a penultimate episode for how well it is structured and executed.
Madden NFL 19 is ultimately the complete Madden of the current generation.
Code of Princess EX is currently the definitive version of Code of Princess and is a must play for anyone who is a fan of retro arcade style beat ‘em ups, especially if they can appreciate a game that doesn't take itself too seriously.
Mega Man X Legacy Collection 1+2 provides a lot of value for players.
Mega Man X Legacy Collection 1+2 provides a lot of value for players.
Just like his grand adventure, Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker is simply a delight to experience in the unique and puzzling world he explores.
Octopath Traveler is a charming throwback to classic Japanese Role-Playing Games. It's brimming with life aesthetically and the turn-based combat system is old school yet surprisingly modern.