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But the insanity of the game’s world and the wild variety of tasks alone weren’t enough to push the gameplay beyond the baseline standard.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse is a gorgeous game, and it will make any Castlevania fan feel right at home after being away so long.
The gameplay is hectic, and the short loop style delivers in that strangely specific way, and I really enjoyed my brief playthrough. It’s just a shame that the game offers so little variety that the whole experience feels as repetitive as it does, especially with such an outlandish premise.
Angeline Era is built around a simple premise, and it doesn’t pose as if it’s blazing any new trails. But with time as its ally and a visible love for the early PlayStation era of gaming, Angeline Era is a lovingly crafted adventure that made me feel like I was sitting in front of a CRT in my childhood living room.
It’s the type of game that folds your brain over on itself, constantly making you question your reality and see the world around you from countless angles.
Well Dweller does not need to reinvent the Metroidvania to succeed. Its exploration follows a familiar shape, and a few demanding movement sections could feel better. What stayed with me after finishing was its sense of progression: the next ability made me curious about the map, and the next boss made me eager to put what I had learned to use.
Fortune’s Weave has set a remarkably high standard to beat and remains an instant classic.
It’s held back by being a glorified “indie” game and doesn’t reach for the stars like Silent Hill 2‘s remake or Silent Hill f, but Townfall is still a pretty solid horror game that gave me chills.
Despite its dated dungeon-crawling elements and uncertainty surrounding future DLC pricing, this stands as a masterclass in transforming a gacha game into a true single-player console RPG without a trace of disappointment.
If taking ibuprofen is part of your daily routine, do yourself and favor and buy SPRAWL zero. You will be blessed by this blast from the past. Don’t allow it be lost like… tears… in the rain…
Tearscape struggles to smoothly implement its modern ideas in a limiting setting. It’s a great starting point, and seems the ideal candidate for an optimized sequel down the road.
Illfonic has created a solid foundation for an asymmetrical horror game. It addresses some of the worst offenses committed by Dead by Daylight, and rewards more immersive playstyles. It actually brings the horror back to the genre which has been optimized out of its competitor. Now it’s up to the players to do something with it.
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 is not a overhauled remaster filled with rebuilt assets and major mechanical improvements. The collection relies heavily on MGS4, but that game is good enough to carry it. Its cutscenes can be excessive and its later acts sacrifice too much freedom, yet I still had a fantastic time with its stealth, weapons, bosses and wonderfully unpredictable adventure.
Puppergeist is an adventure meant to be enjoyed as an experience, rather than as a challenge. While other rhythm games may battle to trip you up as a fast-paced, beat-driven game of musical Simon Says, Puppergeist won’t raise your heart rate as you explore the dog park of the undead.
Ultimately, Donutal is a unique take on its particular sub-genre. Its sci-fi thriller plot will keep players interested for at least one major playthrough, but the artwork and various endings will hold the attention of visual novel fans who love 100%ing the gallery.
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is still the Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag you knew and loved, just significantly better. If you didn’t get to the game before, this is a great way to experience what many consider the best Assassin’s Creed of all time.
In the end, War in the North is a mediocre solo action RPG, but it remains an easy recommendation for anyone who admires Tolkien’s fantasy world. The Legacy Edition does not fix the repetitive combat, unreliable AI or underdeveloped protagonists, but it preserves an enjoyable story, meaningful progression and one of the better cooperative interpretations of Middle-earth.
Steins;Gate Re:Boot remains an excellent visual novel because its character relationships and meticulously constructed time-travel narrative are still remarkably powerful.
Once you get a solid grasp of the tactics, resource management, and intricate systems the game leans on, Brigandine Abyss becomes a deeply rewarding experience. Just don’t expect the easy accessibility of a Final Fantasy Tactics or Fire Emblem, because this game has no interest in holding your hand.
Duskfade hits the nail on the head in trying to be a new thing, and not just nostalgia-bait. It’s not afraid to make itself open to new and young players.