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Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer ended up being much more enjoyable than I expected. Once I became comfortable with the routines and stopped worrying about how I looked while doing them, the workouts became genuinely addictive. There were several times when I found myself thinking, "I have to work out today," and the only reason I stopped was because I was too tired to continue.
I'm personally a little torn on Revelations. It's undoubtedly more of the fantastic DOOM combat that has made all three modern games instant classics; however, I'm not 100% sold on the choice to move back to Eternal-style combat. It definitely took a moment to re-adjust to twitchy, 1000mph mechanics, but once I got the hang of it, it was just as rewarding and engaging as any of the previous titles.
Helix: Descent N Ascent is a confident and creative puzzle adventure. Its mysterious story, beautiful monochrome presentation, and inventive ability system all work together to create something memorable. The game gives you a strange world, a collection of unique powers, and the freedom to figure things out yourself. The ability combinations are smart, the puzzles are satisfying, and the overall presentation makes every moment feel carefully crafted. Helix: Descent N Ascent is one of the more unique puzzle games of the year and a great example of how strong art direction and creative mechanics can come together to create something special.
Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains providers a hyperspace real estate adventure of a classic!
The best remakes remind you why you fell in love with the original in the first place. That's exactly what Halo: Campaign Evolved does. It preserves everything that made Combat Evolved special, but layers enough new ideas on top that even after all these years, stepping back onto Alpha Halo feels like an adventure again. For longtime fans, it's the perfect excuse to return. For anyone discovering Halo for the first time, Halo: Campaign Evolved is the perfect place to start.
A spectacular Switch 2 port of one of the best action games ever made.
Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok is a great new expansion with a few flaws. However, those flaws don't hinder the otherwise enjoyable new pile of content.
Its excellent monster-raising systems, thoughtful quality-of-life features and engaging combat make it one of the strongest creature-collecting RPGs I’ve played in recent years.
Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked turned out to be one of the most pleasant surprises I've had from a game in recent memory. The combination of tabletop gaming and a tactical RPG, while it isn't necessarily the deepest RPG system I've ever seen, is plenty enough for a thoroughly enjoyable experience.
A bright, beautiful rollercoaster ride packed full of heart that you won't want to put to down.
Echoes of Aincrad is a solid albeit middling new entry that adds some enjoyable elements to the franchise. However, many of its gameplay mechanics make the game more frustrating and tedious, ultimately hindering the overall experience.
If you're not welling up by the end, I don't know what to tell you.
I have no major complaints with Black Flag Resynced; it's a faithful remake of what is undoubtedly a fantastic game, one that is lauded by many to be one of the best ever made. I don't love it, though, and I can't put my finger on exactly why. It's undeniably a great-looking rendition of Black Flag, and it plays and sounds perfectly fine.
Overall, Rhythm Heaven Groove is exactly what I hoped it would be. It focuses on what has always made Rhythm Heaven special. It's easy to learn, surprisingly challenging to master, packed with creative ideas, and filled with enough personality to keep you smiling from beginning to end. While its repetitive structure means it isn't always a game you'll play for hours at a time, it's one that's incredibly easy to return to whenever you're looking for a few minutes of fun. Whether you're a longtime fan or someone discovering the series for the first time, this is an easy recommendation for Nintendo Switch owners of all ages. If you enjoy rhythm games and love chasing perfect performances, there's plenty here to keep you coming back for one more song. Beep!
Dead or Alive 6, while providing a few features a modern fighting game should have, also disappointingly leaves out many important elements, offers very little new content, and forces returning players to purchase the title again. As such, while the title is a solid new release, it's only recommended to new players who don't mind the missing features.
The demo convinced me Moonlight Peaks was another cosy farming simulator with a supernatural coat of paint. It's clear now that it's so much more than that. It's a world that's easy to get lost in, full of characters worth getting to know and enough activities that the farm often became the last thing on my mind. 30 hours in, I still don't feel like I've seen everything Moonlight Peaks has to offer, and I have a feeling I won't be putting it down for quite some time yet.
A superbly polished remake with a premium price tag that might make you wait to do a barrel roll.
Xenoblade Chronicles might be on its third port, but it's finally reached its maximum potential.
An environmentally friendly survival crafting game... with floating islands.
The new scenario feels lacking, and ends quite quickly. The new challenges aren't that fun to deal with, and the narrative's strength is undermined by the lack of choice the player has in shaping the story or how they would handle Breach of Trust's challenges.