GameSpew's Reviews
Warriors Orochi 4 will not turn a non-believer into a believer. If you are already uninterested in the Warriors franchise, or musou games in general, Warriors Orochi 4 isn't going to change your mind. Yet, I imagine that for most fans, they're merely looking for more of the same. Despite being formulaic and repetitive, you know what you're getting with a Warriors game. And if that's your thing, you'll no doubt have some fun with Warriors Orochi 4.
Soulcalibur VI is undoubtedly the best single-player fighting game available right now. And should the game's online features work without any hiccups, its unique brand of combat should make it essential for fighting fans too. There's just nothing else quite like Soulcalibur out there.
There's a reason why Disgaea spawned so many sequels and spin-offs, and that's because it succeeded on so many levels. Its storytelling, humour and accessible yet deep gameplay were all phenomenal when it released in 2003, and even 15 years later it all stills holds up magnificently.
With some perseverance and dozens upon dozens of retries, you'll get the level down eventually, but you have to be determined and willing to go through hell. For a party game, I'm just not sure that many people will be.
Despite its late-game woes though, Home Sweet Home is definitely worth a horror fan's time.
It won't keep you hooked forever, but thanks to its gorgeous art style, witty writing and lovable monsters, it will keep you entertained for a while.
Nevertheless, taken in reasonable doses, like the board game it's based on, Space Hulk: Tactics is a rewarding and satisfying strategy game, whether you're purging the unclean or punching your extendable jaws through an intergalactic fascist's face
Crayola Scoot might not quite fill the void for a good Tony Hawk successor, but it'll at least provide a bit of entertainment in the meantime.
With more modes, tighter controls and more accessibility options, Dakar 18 could have been a really good game. But as it is, it's both horrendous and decent depending on which vehicle type you choose to play with and on what difficulty.
Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise is a good game but not a great one. It's the best Fist of the North Star game yet, but when all the others have been average at best, it's not that much of an achievement.
Super Mario Party manages to perfectly blend nostalgia with brand new gameplay, and no party's going to be complete without it.
In all honestly, while Fishing Sim World hasn't got me hooked for the long term, I can see myself biting and going back for more from time to time.
Everything about Deep Sky Derelict seems to have been done right, from the synthwave soundtrack to the lore to the unusual combat system. It's rare that a game with procedural elements holds my attention for long, and rarer still that an RPG can show me something new.
Mega Man 11 is one of the rare instances where I'm forced to ask myself, is this a perfect game? Unfortunately, the answer is no, but it's still pretty damn close.
It won't satisfy those who like a lot of action in their games, but anyone who likes to take their time and devour a good book will be in their element, that's for sure.
Ultimately, for anyone who hasn't yet experienced Scribblenauts, the Scribblenauts Mega Pack is without a doubt the best way to do so.
The Escapists: Complete Edition looks crisp and beautiful on the Nintendo Switch.
Cosmic Picnic has developed a really unique and addictive arcade style planet explorer, and it's quite frankly impossible to say "adios" to playing ADIOS Amigos.
Despite Downward Spiral: Horus Station's faults, there's enough here to show promise in 3rd Eye Studios.
Life is Strange 2: Episode 1 – Roads is a strong introduction to Sean and Daniel's characters and story.