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There’s some fun to be had with Biomutant, but it’s the type of fun that’ll attract a specific group of gamers that’ll throw on a podcast as they mindlessly explore the game’s world.
Saga Frontier Remasters draws a line in the sand, and sets a new standard in what I expect in seeing an old JRPG ported to the modern age.
I’ve always said that the best and most interesting games are being made at the experimental level in game jams and Essays on Empathy proves that.
Once I found myself hitting my stride in Cozy Grove, it became a before-bed ritual.
While I have my grievances, of which there are many, I still really loved playing Element TD 2 and know I’ll be sinking a lot of time into it in the future, especially if any of my issues are resolved.
Resident Evil Village is a terrific horror game that balances some impressively frightening scenarios with intense action.
New Pokémon Snap is one of the best Pokémon spin-offs, and one of the best games on the Switch.
NieR Replicant is a brilliant game despite its tedious sidequests.
Give this one a try, it’s a one time purchase and I think you will get your money’s worth, especially if you enjoy shooting and looting.
Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion is ripe to be picked and placed in your library.
There’s a simplicity to Maskmaker, but a simplicity that works for a fun 2-3 hour romp.
A lacking homage to decidedly better content.
Oddworld: Soulstorm is a very unique game. It can be stressful and fun at the same time, and it features one of the weirdest and most intriguing game worlds of recent memory.
There’s a good core but the rest of the game is the Diet Coke of Evil: Just one calorie, not evil enough.
Stubbs is emblematic of the end-of-lifecycle game in that it is extremely weird, kind of janky, and beloved by those who happened to pick it up in the game store, which was something we had way back then, because console games hadn’t invented online purchases yet.
If you’re a diehard fan of 3D platformers and you’ve run out of better games to play in the genre, you might get some enjoyment out of Balan Wonderworld, but only if you’re willing to put up with a lot of tedium along the way.
Monster Hunter Rise is an excellent Monster Hunter game that anyone can fully appreciate.
Lost Words: Beyond the Page is a simple game with creative ideas and an emotional story.
NeoGeo Pocket Color Selection Vol. 1 is a fantastic collection of NeoGeo Pocket Color games that fans of fighting games and Metal Slug alike will thoroughly enjoy.
There are some small technical issues, but overall, Pioneers of Olive Town is a great game for newcomers and Harvest Moon fans alike.