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With Forza Horizon 6, Playground Games has done what I thought was impossible and improved upon the near perfection of the previous two Horizon games. One that I’ll be playing for months to come.
STARBITES is a great homage to the game design of old. Great cozy grinding, customizing the mechas, and finding your favorite party members to build make it a time worth having. Though it can also feel dated to those who are looking for newer-designed games.
Directive 8020 represents the best that The Dark Pictures games have had to offer thus far, proving that Supermassive Games is right at home within sci-fi horror. If you’re a fan of the studio’s previous games, this is an absolute must-play.
Neverness to Everness was a gacha game that took a lot of my time. It has a little of everything in this game. Supernatural fights, car stealing, fishing, bank heists, and everything in between. Since it is a combination of a lot of elements from other games, it doesn’t do as much as those specific games can. It is still a fun time!
Even with those caveats, Saros is a confident evolution of Housemarque’s formula and a compelling experience from start to finish. It may not carry the same punishing edge as Returnal, but what it gains in accessibility and progression makes it a game that more players can engage with and enjoy. If you can play it, you absolutely should.
World Heroes Perfect was taken from the crates with all its nostalgia intact and brought into the Premium Collection. If Eternal Champions was your Genesis fix back in the day, World Heroes Perfect might bring back those same feelings while letting you share them with the power of rollback netcode. Despite a few small nitpicks, it still has that same great taste you would get from the red and white MVS cabinet. It is something that needs to be experienced at least once. Its only real crime is not bringing the rest of its series kin along with it for a proper history lesson.
Overall, I enjoyed my time with Motorslice. It does a great job of blending its two main elements of parkour and chainsaws, although the use of both at the same time is a bit janky. The chainsaw is fun to use as a weapon against the construction-type enemies and especially in the boss fights. The parkour makes for an exciting romp through the varied and creative obstacle courses. The bits of personality on display from P and Orbie provide some really sweet moments that help give you a break from the action. Motorslice is a delightful second game from Regular Studio that brings with it the potential for more adventures with P down the line.
MotoGP 26 lands squarely in the middle of the pack, offering strong visuals and solid racing mechanics on Xbox Series X, but held back by familiar modes and a lack of real innovation. It’s an enjoyable and reliable entry for fans, yet it never quite pushes beyond what the series has already achieved, making it a good but not essential instalment.
Replaced delivers a striking and atmospheric experience, backed by exceptional pixel art, a compelling narrative, and fluid, satisfying combat. While its platforming and stealth systems lack the same level of polish, and pacing can dip in places, the game’s strengths consistently shine through. It may not hit every mark, but it’s a confident and memorable debut from Sad Cat Studios.
While Invincible VS serves the brawlers at heart, it slightly falls short when it comes to giving loyal fans a deeper connection to the original franchise. It also could have used more content and tools to help close the gap between competitive pros and players still trying to find their footing.
Magical Princess is a game that stole a lot of my time because of how addicted I was to the game loop and the mystery it provided. This is a fantastic game that evolves the very genre of daughter raising itself. I loved the characters, the bonds you could create, and even the system of looping itself. If you are looking for why so many people were captivated by Princess Maker back in the DOS days of old, then this is the game to experience that spark all over again, or for the first time if you haven’t experienced it already.
Kumitantei: Old-School Slaughter is a video game drenched with passion and love towards the titles that inspired it.
Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta is still the same game from the PlayStation Vita. It is still a solid title to play with a strong core gameplay loop. It still has some of the problems of being made for that hardware, like its graphics and party AI.
Vampire Crawlers blends deckbuilding and roguelike action into a surprisingly addictive loop. It may not click with everyone, but for those who enjoy experimenting with builds and chasing “one more run,” it’s an easy recommendation, especially at its price point.
Mouse: P.I. For Hire is a love letter to 1930s rubber-hose animation wrapped around a tight, fast-paced shooter. The art style is stunning, the gameplay loop is satisfying, and the world Fumi Games has built is full of charm and personality. It ends too soon and can get repetitive in spots, but if Cuphead scratched an itch you didn’t know you had, Mouse: P.I. For Hire is absolutely worth your time.
Pragmata blends the strategy of puzzle-solving and the thrill of shooting into a winning combination. It’s a simple gameplay loop set against a simple sci-fi story, but it gets a lot of thruster mileage out of its unique systems and two endearing main characters.
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It is also a great game just to play through. With a little over 20 hours of game time, it’s a solid experience with nothing feeling like it drags. Also, make sure to stay til the end of the credits. That end credits song is probably one of the best ways to get me to stay for your credits.