GBAtemp's Reviews
Easily one of this year’s best games, The Blood of Dawnwalker also makes a strong case to position itself among the best action RPGs ever made.
ZA/UM is back in style, and Zero Parades: For Dead Spies is here to show for it.
Bubsy 4D has undeniably been built with one thing in mind, competitiveness.
Replaced is not only a visually striking cyberpunk platformer but also a (mostly) well-executed one.
1348 Ex Voto’s potential as a grand cinematic adventure is never fully realised due to its poor execution.
Esoteric Ebb is a fascinating CRPG that is so well thought-out and executed that it easily sits in the pantheon of the “best of” in this genre.
I'm a big fan of this game, and overall I had a wonderful time experiencing its excellent emotion-driven storytelling combined with compelling conundrums and mysteries to solve along the way.
Cairn isn’t a game you breeze through, it’s a game you endure, one move at a time. It’s stressful and sometimes cruel, but that’s exactly where the climbs feel real. If you want an adventure that feels earned instead of scripted, Cairn delivers.
The core of the game is here, but the overall package feels unfinished or missing the fundamentals to make it a rounded experience. Add in a charismatic narrator to guide you into the game, as well as some tutorials or a license mode and it could help to make the game more accessible for beginners.
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is a charming reimagining that trades challenge for a lot of polish and accessibility.
Engaging open world combat mixed with visually incredible storytelling drives this game forward. As a newbie to the series I was definitely overwhelmed by the multitude of menus, systems and options, and the guardian spirit element of the game definitely threw me off somewhat.
Not every superhero wears capes or has superpowers, and Dispatch puts this axiom front and centre in an enjoyable and engaging narrative experience.
Keeper is a visually striking game, with surreal scenes and captivating designs that highlight Double Fine Productions’ craftsmanship. While its simple mechanics lend themselves well to the setting, the lack of challenge and short duration make it feel more like wandering a gallery than playing a puzzle-adventure that requires your focus.
Atelier Yumia is a game I've thoroughly enjoyed playing. Giving you an open world that's not too open, along with satisfying movement, combat, and crafting, it's a great game and one I can very much recommend.
Slitterhead is a bold and inventive addition to the action-horror genre, but it offers a flawed journey in its strange universe.
I'm a big fan of this game. It's just £15.99 and puts up more content, style, and attitude than some big-budget titles. I highly recommended it if you ever enjoyed Max Payne, just don't expect too much variety, it is after all, essentially a circular wave shooter with a badass gritty storyline.
Dragon Age is back with a new look and gameplay that works well if you stick to it; but Dragon Age: The Veilguard is above all a solid statement of BioWare’s return to form to make memorable single-player experiences.
Despite offering an original story and some interesting mechanics, Unknown 9: Awakening’s unpolished execution and derivative aspects keep it from fully realizing its ambitions.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 delivers exactly what it sought to. Smashing through hordes of enemies in masterfully crafted levels. Each and every detail feels intentional and thought out. Saber Interactive make perfect use of their Swarm Engine to deliver incredibly fun and satisfying encounters, many of which feel chaotic and yet manageable with the tools you’re given. It’s hard not to feel immersed in your role as a Space Marine when you’re slaughtering hordes of enemies, smashing small enemies into their allies, tearing limbs off bigger enemies and gutting them with it. Using well-timed grenades to eviscerate entire hordes. Truly every piece of the moment to moment gameplay is a joy to experience. And of course, Saber Interactive deserve praise for having virtually all cosmetic unlocks in the game be done so IN the game. A practice that is becoming increasingly uncommon.
Europa offers a short and tranquil experience that encourages exploring its Ghibli-like universe in a stress-free manner.