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Nice Day For Fishing is an enjoyable game that's best played in short spurts. The battles keep you on your toes with a consistent challenge throughout. There's always deeper areas to explore and plenty of resource gathering available. However, it does tend to drag out with the repetitive tasks. But aside from that minor quibble, anyone that's been looking for a Fishing RPG can't go wrong here, especially if you are a major fan of Epic NPC Man.
All in Abyss: Judge the Fake is a fun combination of Yu-Gi-Oh! and Danganronpa that is much more fun getting to and fighting the bosses than it is for the rest of the game.
Elden Ring Nightreign is the "greatest hits" album of FromSoftware games. With bosses from Dark Souls, builds inspired by Bloodborne and Sekiro, and the world of Elden Ring, it has something for every Soulslike fan. And it's multiplayer. It throws a lot into one pot and ends up as more of a cracked pot. But patches may fix it over time. No, not that Patches.
Scar-Lead Salvation is a solid experience with great gunplay. It can have some failings with the longer hallways or the risky narrative storytelling, but overall a fun time.
Sea of Stars proves to still be an amazing purchase with constant updates, and it now gets an update of a DLC post-game adventure.
While I didn't particularly enjoy this genre, Spirit of the North 2 has its charms. Visually and audibly, it's stunning, with amazing contrasts between light and dark.
Capcom Fighting Collection 2 brings back arcade classics like Capcom vs. SNK 2 and Power Stone 2 with solid emulation and smooth online play. It's a nostalgic, no-frills return to the golden era of Capcom fighters, done right.
Lost Records Bloom & Rage is a game filled with bright spots that just couldn't connect with me. The core mystery is uninteresting and story pacing hurts it further. That being said, if the story clicks with you there is definitely something to enjoy. Though there are many better options throughout the genre.
DOOM: The Dark Ages is like watching a good 90s action film: Turn your brain off and just enjoy the bang bangs and explosions. This game is the perfect lazy weekend game that is fast and furious... and you will ignore your family to play it. Or you can stream it if you want to, and just watch your chat go nuts as you rip and tear until it is done...
While not reinventing the wheel, RotSP does offer hours of nonstop adventuring fun. Being able to play in Co-op with friends also is a special treat. Simple enough to pick up and play, also easy enough to play with kids.
Despelote is a short narrative adventure told through the eyes of an eight-year-old boy, as he goes through life while the nation around comes to grips with finally seeing a major sports dream become reality for the first-time in Ecuador's history. The autobiographical tale gives players the freedom to tailor Julian's memories of this momentous time. Encouraging exploration through the joy of kicking a ball. Although the story itself may not resonate with everyone, the way you experience those two hours is in of itself special.
Death End re;Quest: Code Z is a fun and difficult roguelike dungeon crawler that rewards you for finding the Death Ends. It does have its flaws in execution, but it is a fun core to flesh out.
Oblivion makes a return to the spotlight after decades of Skyrim hogging it… Wait… Why am I on a cart? NOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Split Fiction is another fantastic co-op adventure from Hazelight Games, one that is well worth your time. The great level design and varied gameplay mechanics result in a very fun experience. I just couldn't help but feel like it was something I had seen before, and the somewhat corny dialogue does a disservice to an otherwise interesting narrative.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is an amazing experience and game, especially when you consider its development. Expedition 33 provides a narrative that gives you just enough to want to experience more, and combat gameplay that forces you to engage with its systems if you want to overcome everything that gets thrown at you.
Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition is a true upgrade worthy of fans who wanted this to be an even grander version of the Wii U title. Planet Mira has never looked better, the game has never been smoother gameplay-wise, and you'll love going from one part of the planet to the next to see what else awaits you. Add that to the additional story content? And the bigger question is, why haven't you gotten this game yet?
A wonderful new take on the rougelike genre, adding puzzle elements is a genius idea. I lost hours and hours just building a layout, just too call it a day and go again. Progress however slow is just that shot of dopamine you need to keep you going for another day
While enjoying my time playing Steel Seed, it didn't just end up reminding me of other games in the genre space & with not much to set it apart, I fear this game may struggle to find traction unless it's given a push or put onto a subscription service like Gamepass.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves kicks off with a promising start, delivering moments that feel like home runs—or slam dunks (thanks to Terry). That said, not every shot lands perfectly, and some areas could be addressed in future installments, depending on the subseries’ longevity. The REV system has ramped up the action significantly, making the two-decade-long wait worthwhile for fans who’ve eagerly anticipated its return.
Despite some minor tech issues and lack of any real unique gameplay elements. I really enjoyed my time with South Of Midnight, its story and protagonist Hazel connected with me in a way I didn't expect. The setting and art direction give South Of Midnight an identity all it's own.