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Jackbox 11 is a return to form, with the excellent Legends of Trivia and some of the best interpretations of a creative drawing game or funny prompt game, this Party Pack would be an excellent addition to your party nights. If it's a long-standing addition remains to be seen, but I'll be spending a lot of time in Pack 11 in the near future.
A more focused, streamlined Pokémon experience that trades rolling hills for boulevard cafes and a greater focus on characters and story.
A roarcus space-fairing romp that would make Douglas Adams proud.
PowerWash Simulator 2 improves on the original in every way, while introducing a home base plus array of new cleaning mechanics and features. Some hiccups in angles and texture exist, but it remains the best at what it does.
This is the first mainline Ninja Gaiden title that I didn't bounce from after an hour, so it must be doing something right. It's the most accessible title in the series, thanks to Hero mode and a ton of other accessibility features and options that are available, which helps.
LEGO Party has everything you need for a raucous evening of minigame amusements. Go ahead and get a few friends over, pop some drinks open, grab some snacks, and relish in one of the coolest party games around.
There is a meaningful tale behind it all, but Baby Steps more often than not makes you feel sorry for Nate and the odds are always stacked against you-just like Nate. Give it a go then, but nobody should blame if you take one trip too many and just don’t feel like continuing the repetitive trudge.
Absolum is a fun roguelike evolution of the classic beat 'em up; frantic brawling combat meets deep replayability.
While the concept of being able to dash, slash and smash on enemies while moving incredibly fast isn't a revolutionary idea, it doesn't have to be. The idea of being a vampire who's granted superhuman strength and speed, backed up with amusing play and a fantastic soundtrack, Bloodthief stands above the rest as a super-fast, super-fun video game that provides hours of content that can go either like this: You speed through the levels, killing and parkouring as much (or as little) as you want, or get stuck on a single level attempting to beat the level score or finding all the secrets. Either way you decide to play, it never punishes you for doing so. Bloodthief is a hidden gem in an already great pile, but this gem certainly sparkles a little bit more.
Overall, Real Bout Fatal Fury 2: The Newcomers is a strong re-release, offering enough gameplay depth and netcode refinement to satisfy fighting game enthusiasts. With practice and CPU modes included, it also provides a welcoming entry point for true "newcomers." The only real drawback is the price-£16.75 is on the higher side for a re-release-but hopefully that won't discourage players from giving this classic another shot.
A colourful kid friendly adventure with plenty of laughs and heart.
In the end, these releases are not just remasters but definitive editions that highlight how timeless Mario's cosmic adventures truly are. They remind us that great game design transcends hardware generations and they prove that even nearly two decades later, few platformers can match the creativity, polish and sheer joy of Super Mario Galaxy. For longtime fans, this is the ultimate way to revisit two masterpieces and for newcomers, it is the perfect entry point into one of the most imaginative chapters in Mario's history.
Bye Sweet Carole is a daring but not perfect game. It tries to replicate the tones and aesthetics of classic animated films but can't reach to the high standard made by them neither technically nor narratively.
A subversive, existential shooter for lovers of games as art and art house movies.
Yooka-Re-Playlee is everything the 2017 version wanted to be and more. It's smoother, funnier, more focused, and bursting with personality. For kids and parents alike, it's an ideal family game. It's approachable, colorful, and loaded with secrets to uncover together. Longtime fans of Banjo-Kazooie and Donkey Kong Country will appreciate how much Playtonic has learned from its past, while newcomers will find a cheerful, imaginative adventure that celebrates the joy of classic platforming in a modern package. With its generous content, refined gameplay, and heartwarming humor, Yooka-Re-Playlee doesn't just replay history…it rewrites it. This is the definitive version of Yooka and Laylee's debut and a perfect holiday pick-up for families and fans of feel-good adventure alike.
New developer Supermassive mostly plays it safe adding some subtle yet effective twists to the spinetingling platforming series.
Battlefield 6 is a perfect example of why I'm not the biggest fan of review scores as a concept. A middling at best campaign and some of the most fun multiplayer I've played in years make coming up with a suitable score challenging.
I really enjoyed Wuchang: Fallen Feathers. As far as Souls-likes go, it's nothing especially revolutionary, and it was a tad on the easy side for this sort of thing (Maybe I've finally gotten gud?), but I had a great time with it.
Asfalia: The Cranky Volcano succeeds in what it sets out to do, which is to provide children with a gentle, humorous, and engaging adventure about emotions. Its bright visuals, energetic voice acting, and funny cast of characters make it appealing for kids, and its themes of empathy and emotional understanding give it some real value for parents. At the same time, its VERY short runtime, overly simplistic design, abrupt ending, and occasionally clunky controls make it harder to recommend at full price, even if that full price is just $10. For families looking for something to play together, or for children eager for an interactive storybook experience, it's an easy recommendation.
While it doesn't reinvent the wheel, Dying Light: The Beast is a return to form while it makes up for anything it may lack with the glorious return of Kyle Crane.