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Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance HD does improve certain things from the 3DS game, which was already a fun time. However, between certain plot holes and overuse of certain gameplay mechanics, it can feel like a step back at times.
Well, here we are. Remnant 2 - The Dark Horizon might be the final DLC for Remnant 2, but it isn’t going out without a bang. The new area of N'Erud, while smaller, is quite different from the base game and much more interesting. The combat mechanics remain as engaging as ever, making gameplay a blast. The update to the Fragments system and the addition of Prisms provide even more customization options. Plus, the Boss Rush mode is a lot of fun when playing with others.
Reynatis is a very fun action RPG that ticks a lot of boxes for me with its challenge and personality. The character models in gameplay do lack polish but the designs are gorgeous.
EA Sports FC 25 is a great game that improves where it matters the most, on the pitch. Unfortunately, you will be playing the same modes we’ve had for years with small but meaningful tweaks.
Keylocker is a phenomenal game that has a high-risk high-reward playstyle. It can have some frustrating mechanics at times but the story, characters, and the writing are well worth the playthrough.
The Plucky Squire is a wonderful experience from start to finish. I just wish that the 3D sections were on par with those in 2D. Regardless, this is a title that everyone needs to play, because they won’t be disappointed.
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster is one of those remasters that offers nothing more than updating the graphics to a more modern level. However, graphics can’t sell games alone. Capcom should have given this game a proper remastering with some new content, or just left it dead and buried.
Kingdom Hearts Re: Coded is a cutscene-binge that doesn't really add much to anything outside of spearheading the next title at the very end. If you wish to know which games in the collection to skip, this would be one of them.
Persona 3 Reload Episode Aigis was an interesting way to continue the story and bookend some “loose ends,” but whether it resonates with you will depend on how much you’re willing to grind to get “The Answer.”
Fairy Tail: Beach Volleyball Havoc is a simple and easy-to-play game that is a load of fun.
Deathsprint 66 combines the elements from racing games such as Wipeout and Super Mario Kart while tossing in some gory elements that might have been done for the shock value but end up coming up as hilarious. The racing is fast and fun, and the tracks, which I think are the highlight of the game, are some of the best track designs I've seen in an arcade circuit racing game. It's all fun, even if the AI seems to be a bit overtuned at times.
NBA 2K25 is a good game when you can find it. The mechanics are solid, even if you do need to be retrained to understand the changes and play the game in the way it wants you to play. However, NBA 2K25 is so bogged down with microtransaction bullshit that it spoils any goodwill that the game comes to the court with. 2K has shown that they care more about pushing Pro Passes and VC purchases rather than giving gamers value for money.
Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics does what it's set out to do by giving fans old and new alike the most accessible way to enjoy a paramount series and with online capabilities. No need to get a 1up arcade box to take in the coin-ops at home. Whether one started with X-Men vs Street Fighter, or during the MVC2 Mahvel 2 hype, the 2D part of the series is all here. Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics is a definite must own for its' run.
Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland isn’t a bad game, it is very simple while also being complicated due to the lack of tutorials. Rugrats can’t decide if it wants to be for the people that grew up with the show or young gamers just starting their journey. This meant that it is not for me, but it might be for you.
Date A Live: Ren Dystopia is a game that I personally enjoyed but can only recommend to fans of the series. This game doesn’t do anything particularly unique in the Visual Novel space. It will mainly be enjoyable to those who have played the previous games or have watched the series.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II was a blast from start to finish. Only held back by a limited accessibility offering and some technical issues.
World of Warcraft: The War Within gave us a promise of the best story that Chris Metzen has come up with that will draw back all the players who left because of the boredom of Shadowlands and Dragonflight, but ultimately under-delivers on that promise with a short story, a focus on anyone but the player, and changing bad gameplay mechanic names to hide repeated content.
The Ace Attorney Investigations Collection may not hold up like the rest of the Ace Attorney saga, but there's enough for long-time fans and newcomers to enjoy.
Castlevania Dominus Collection is a surprisingly competent collection of the franchise’s Nintendo DS legacy with the added surprise of a worthwhile arcade remake. This game is a tremendous value thanks to three meaty single-player adventures but it certainly has room for improvement.
A beloved classic from the SNES era makes a triumphant return, complete with updated visuals and gameplay tweaks that make it even more enjoyable than it was decades ago. If you’re a fan of arcade games, it’s hard not to love Shadow of the Ninja: Reborn. Unless, of course, you’re not a fan of arcade games or fun!