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Despite the performance issues I encountered, Ghostwire: Tokyo is a remarkable game that I believe will appeal to a wide target audience due to its genre and unique setting. The combination of horror elements and combat action made the game lively in every instance. The visuals are stunning to admire and the audio is perfect for the setting of the game. The side quests could have been given more detail but still allowed me to break up my gameplay. Immersive, thrilling, and entirely worthy of multiple playthroughs if you’re up for the challenge.
Not even dogs can make up for the bad things about Superfidos. I think it is a missed opportunity to be a much better game experience. It fails to be something for the target audience and the jumping controls are beyond awful. Sorry to say but I definitely do not recommend playing this game.
Iris has the ability to overcome her inner demons when she accepts help from others. I think that’s an important real-life lesson, get help when things become too hard for you.
Figment 2: Creed Valley is a musical indie gem, with songs, clever puns and fighting in rhythm. It takes place in the far corners of the mind, and managed to surprise with the genres it combined. It’s fun but brief, yet well worth your time, or otherwise do you think I would have bothered with this rhyme?
Peppa Pig: World Adventures is the perfect introduction to videogames for kids. It’s a point & pig adventure with simple controls and instructions, set in a world they already love. It stays true to the source material and feels like actual playable episodes. The kids love it.
Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe really gets your Nintendorphines flowing! It’s the feel-good game that puffs you up when you are down. And if you bring three extra spoons, you can even give your friends a mouthful of gaming bliss as well.
Keeping in mind that this is a Kart Racer aimed at young children, I think it does what it sets out to do very well. Thanks to the generous difficulty settings and the built-in steering aid, even the littlest gamers can have a great time.
Hubris VR is one of those rare titles that sits comfortably in the upper echelons of AA games that don’t quite make it to AAA status. Its solid gameplay and beautifully constructed set pieces will offer you a fun couple of sessions to blast through them. What it’s lacking in the audio department, the gameplay more than makes up for. If you like action adventure experiences, this a game you’ll want to consider.
Hogwarts Legacy is truly what I dream about as a Harry Potter fan. Exploring a magical world, learning how to use magic or seeing unbelievable things. Developer Avalance created something as magical as the Harry Potter movies… a game with limitless possibilities.
Pokémon Violet is the most fun I’ve had with a Pokémon title in many years, but you have to allow yourself to look past its many flaws. Flaws that don’t get in the way of the enjoyment, but that are understandably scrutinized by fans of the series. We deserve better.
Rhythm Sprout is a quirky and charming little rhythm game that manages to hit all the right notes, but could have been more enjoyable with a more forgiving difficulty curve.
Hi-Fi Rush is a sort of dream game for me. I adore rhythm games and Tango GameWorks created something incredible. It looks great visually and plays so smoothly on the beat of the music.
One Piece Odyssey caters to both aficionados of the JRPG genre and longtime fans of the famous anime alike. The exploration especially feels great (when the reigns are let loose) and the animation is simply fantastic. The AI combat is both a blessing and a curse, as I found myself keeping it on for the entire duration of the game and it may be too easy, but other than this it’s a solid recommendation, though maybe not for everyone.
Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII Reunion is a fan’s dream: Gloriously remastered with crisp graphics and smoother gameplay brought up to modern standards, but slightly held back by old handheld designs. This isn’t a game to binge in a few days, but rather to be enjoyed in smaller bursts over a longer period of time. It doesn’t matter if you’re new to the game or a nostalgic fan revisiting a moment from your past, you’ll play Crisis Core with a smile on your face.
Holy cow Batman! Gotham Knights only memorable thing is having the gut to kill Batman on screen, everything else is a mediocre experience that will make DC fans angry and disappointed.
Asterigos: Curse of the Stars uses the Souls template in a unique way that is more open to everyone. Not everything is good but my respect for this new developer is very high. At times the world is beautiful and the battles are also memorable, finding your own fighting style is also a fun activity and quite inspiring too.
Trifox is far better than I ever expected, Glowfish Interactive’s first original title is one that hopefully will be discovered by many gamers. Trifox has every essential part of a fun platforming game with unique mechanics. Making your own combat playstyle and finding every secret in the levels is the perfect mix between Ratchet & Clank and Crash Bandicoot. I honestly can’t wait and hope for Trifox 2.
NBA 2K23 screams to be a LifeisXbox recommended game if you look at graphics, sound, and even gameplay but there are two negatives that drastically lower the enjoyment of players. The online performance and the constant pushing of buying virtual currency with real money give the game a very sour aftertaste.
You won’t be killing anyone in Serial Cleaners, only cleaning up crime scenes and making evidence disappear. Crazy how big the difference is between the first and this, visually it is a completely different game with nice-looking graphics. A nice story, fun characters and stealth-gameplay make this game a great purchase.
Massive respect for Blackmill Games & M2H, who went from Verdun and Tannenberg to this excellent authentic shooter. Having this slow-paced and realistic experience on Xbox is a welcome change from all the rush-and-win shooters.