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Bluey’s Happy Snaps is true to the show, capturing the visuals, humour and emotional warmth in a lovely photography adventure that’s even better when played together. Lio and I had a blast exploring, snapping pictures and discovering secrets. A few missed opportunities for proper co-op minigames keep it from being perfect, but as a Father & Son gaming experience, this one is a real treat.
Ball X Pit successfully combines a lot of known genres. Just like the meatballs make the Spaghetti worth eating, the dish is nothing without the pasta, sauce and shredded cheese on top. The developers understood that the final course is more than the sum of its ingredients.
As a definitive version, I’d say it’s a lukewarm recommendation. “Dead or Alive 6: Last Round” is a good demonstration of how Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja still care about their flagship fighting franchise. They could’ve just dusted off their most controversial entry and rushed straight into the next game, but they gave it a second chance, promising more content (an expanded roster) for a seven-year-old game.
Neuron Activation is an absolute joy to play whether you want to kill a few minutes, or hours. With a tremendous smorgasbord of mini games on offer, including an entertaining supporting character who will try to steer you wrong, it is a deeply engaging, and at times surprisingly funny game that will play on your mind with a soundtrack that is absolutely phenomenal, elevating the atmosphere and intensity of every session.
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort is not only a fantastic improvement over its predecessor, fixing everything that had it wrong, it’s the best “Nintendo Sports” game, it’s a great casual game, a great competitive game and a great party game. Even with some bumps, I couldn’t recommend it more.
Modern Warfare 4 brings almost a decade of storytelling to a climactic conclusion with its amazing set pieces, strong performances, and surprising moral choices. A new and improved DMZ mode will bring newcomers and series veterans back for more, and multiplayer is as energetic and engaging as ever. Despite the short campaign length, there is a lot of content on offer here that Call of Duty fans can sink their teeth into.
A stunning HD-2D adventure that proves Final Fantasy magic is alive and well. As someone who had never really found the right place to begin with Final Fantasy, Resonance proved to be a wonderful introduction to the series. Its memorable characters, engaging combat, stunning visuals and incredible soundtrack kept me invested from beginning to end, making this an adventure I won’t forget anytime soon. In fact, after finishing Resonance, I find myself wanting to explore more of what the Final Fantasy series has to offer, which may be the biggest compliment I can give it.
It’s not a terrible experience, just one that feels like it ends before it has a chance to become something truly memorable. The visuals are a definite highlight, but for me, the atmosphere alone wasn’t enough to carry the experience.
it’s fun, addicting, and the gameplay loop is also great, with multiple characters you can unlock throughout your runs, multiple perks that you can also unlock for each one, and a lot of different difficulty levels serving as a “main campaign” for you to challenge yourself with, giving the game awesome replay value. So, if you like roguelikes, this is a very good one.
The major problem is that it’s not a big spin on the genre; it’s just another entry, with its biggest advantage being that it’s not free-to-play like so many others.
Ratatan is a perfect and weird mixture of action, platforming, arcade, roguelite, and rhythm gameplay, making it one of the most entertaining and beautifully made games I’ve played all year. Ratatan is one of the best spiritual successors ever made. It gets what made Patapon so good and actually makes it better. No kidding, I can say I like Ratatan more than I like Patapon, because the only thing that kept Patapon from being perfect was how long its main story was. It had the length of a mid-sized JRPG, so it could get tiring, but by changing it into a more action-arcade-centric game, Ratatan elevates its premise and makes it more fun and approachable. So, yeah, this is one of the best games of the year. I loved every second of it and will continue to love every second, because I don’t plan to stop playing anytime soon. So, give it a go, and “rat-tat-tat” away!
Silver Pines is an entertaining game that plays it safe by following tried and tested methods from the psychological horror playbook. However its unique art style in a metroidvania presentation make it an interesting combination to explore all it has to offer. horror fan or not, Silver Pines has something to offer you.
Allogloom is a game that I think will be listed among some of the greats of that genre; it was an absolute joy to play from start to finish, and I would highly recommend it not only to fans of the genre but also for those looking for a story that will keep them enthralled throughout.
A strong campaign and exhilarating combat help Wings of Theve rise above its turbulence. Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve delivers the thrilling dogfights, rewarding progression and cinematic spectacle the series is known for, backed by impressive visuals, strong audio design and excellent performance. While a steep learning curve, occasional mission frustrations and an underdeveloped multiplayer component hold it back from reaching greater heights, fans of the franchise will find plenty to enjoy, while newcomers willing to learn its systems will discover an exciting aerial adventure.
Silent Hill: Townfall may stumble in places, with some inconsistencies in its enemy AI and a narrative that feels somewhat detached from the wider series lore, but its impressive visuals, unsettling atmosphere, inventive CRTV mechanic and engaging survival-horror gameplay make it a thoroughly worthwhile experience. I believe Townfall is a fantastic addition to the franchise that takes some exciting risks, and while it may not be perfect, it reminds me why I’ve loved Silent Hill for so many years.
Minecraft Dungeons 2 is a fantastic sequel that builds on the fun of its predecessor, delivering an addictive adventure filled with satisfying combat, exciting encounters and plenty of reasons to keep hunting for better loot. While some questionable design choices and missing features hold it back from true greatness, there’s more than enough here to make this a worthwhile adventure,
Coffee Talk Tokyo is yet another fantastic addition to the ongoing series, featuring memorable characters, meaningful conversations, and drinks to suit all scenarios. Although I felt the tone was a little down at times, I welcomed everyone and enjoyed my time overall. I would certainly recommend it if you want a game you can wind down with and enjoy at any pace.
Arrakis is harsh, unforgiving, and absolutely unforgettable. Dune: Awakening delivers a survival experience that captures the scale, danger, and mystique of the Dune universe with remarkable confidence. Its world is vast, its systems are deep, and its atmosphere is unlike anything else in the genre. Even with a few rough edges in combat, mission tracking, and navigation, the core experience remains gripping and endlessly rewarding. I fully plan to carry on playing, and I hope to see future updates from the developers that smooth out some of the issues I encountered. There is still so much left to discover in the sands of Arrakis.
A weird, unpolished, yet unique experience for fans of Suda51 or newcomers who will become fans of Suda51.
The story behind the BrokenLore series has been fascinating so far, and it continues to be so in DON’T LIE, with a few ties to some of the other games and new lore to discover. It’s one that will keep you invested in the series as a long-time fan or make you want to see more if you are new to the series. Either way, you are in for one hell of a ride with this one.