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The weird cousin to other RPGs that feels more like an interactive novel than a board game at times. Great writing and amazing world design held back by clunky, unenjoyable combat and a mountain of minor bugs.
Great sprite work and occasionally engaging combat, but horrible world design, impenetrable story telling, and questionable mechanics dampen what could have been a good brawler. Barely better with other players.
The best Nintendo game of all time. It's beautiful, charming, mystifying and intense. Motion controls take some getting used to, but in time only enhance the gameplay. There's occasional lag in TV mode so it's recommended to play in Handheld mode for best performance.
Fun paper-slicingg gameplay provides plenty amusing multiplayer puzzle-solving moments, despite the relative lack of challenge. With only 45 stages, 'Snipperclips' can feel like a trimmed experience, just warming players up to its novel, physics-based ideas before cutting to the credits, but it's quite entertaining while it lasts.
Set in a lush, futuristic world full of fascinating mechanical beasts and historical secrets, Horizon Zero Dawn is an impressive first entry into the RPG genre for Guerrilla Games. Eventually, some of the game's visual luster and ambitious world-building wears a bit thin, but as a technical masterpiece and a surprisingly feminist AAA game, Horizon Zero Dawn is a sight to behold, and an absolute joy to engage with.
With a reasonable price tag and a focus on the multiplayer, Super Bomberman R could have been great. The current model would have been passable if the game was half the price of its msrp, but the developers were just too set on shoehorning in a disappointing story mode in an attempt to justify the high price point.
While Pavilion is a sight to behold and packs a great soundtrack, it's ease and simplicity may turn off the more hardcore among puzzle fans. Still, it's worth a play for it's unique look alone.
For what Blue Revolver lacks in presentation, it certainly makes up for it with a fantastic gameplay and scoring system. It undoubtedly serves as a great entry shooter for newcomers to the bullet hell genre thanks to its simple tutorial. It’s nice to see indie developers taking a stab at niche genres, and hopefully titles like this will entice more people to give them a try.
Many will argue that Halo Wars 2 can proudly attest to being the greatest RTS game to ever grace a console, and I wouldn’t necessarily argue against that sentiment, but at the same time I’d say that anyone who’s making that claim is clearly trying to make a mountain out of a molehill. Sure, Halo Wars 2 may trump its console-based competition, but when said competition is mostly comprised of disappointing and subpar titles, is that really an achievement worth bragging about? When comparing Halo Wars 2 to its PC exclusive brethren its lack of depth, overly simplistic systems, and shallow design philosophy quickly become apparent. Strip away its stunning cut scenes and its Halo setting and it’s exposed as not much more than a merely average RTS game that’s clearly being held back by the fact that it’s been tethered to a platform that has never, and will never be able to squeeze the full potential out of a Real Time Strategy title.
With each successive bullet they've released from the chamber, Rebellion continues to get closer and closer to the bullseye, but unfortunately Sniper Elite 4 is still a few inches off the mark. The game's maps set a new standard for the series, and the accuracy of the its Authentic difficulty bring the thrill of sniping to new heights, but the game's lackluster A.I., middling presentation, and poor central gameplay loop all scream "mediocre".
Poochy and Yoshi’s Woolly World is a great addition to the 3DS library; it doesn’t reach the heights of Super Mario 3D Land, Donkey Kong Country Returns or the recent Rayman games but its mix of fantastic level variety and unique art design helps form its own identity without a moustachioed plumber.
'Lifespeed' feels as rushed as its high-speed races, ultimately fading from memory as soon as the finish line is reached.
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun is a breath of fresh air for the real-time tactics genre, and a wickedly difficult, satisfying gameplay experience.
Detention stands as one of the creepiest games available on Steam, all while being a textbook example of how atmosphere is the king of horror.
Tales of Berseria is an amazing JRPG that may have saved a once waning series. It's story, characters, and environments are rich with detail, and it's streamlined combat feels fast and fluid.
Dairies of a Spaceport Janitor is a simple, fun game with a lovely atmosphere, a lot of heart, and a subtle message. Well worth a look despite a few technical problems.
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard clearly stands as a solid addition to an important series in gaming history.
Despite its faults, Gravity Rush 2 still for the most part succeeds in what it wants to achieve. It is a bold, refreshing and unique game which will keep the majority of its players entertained for a very long time.
An impressive work of storytelling and character building, 2064: Read Only Memories overcomes slight hiccups in gameplay, design, and jargon overuse to deliver a powerful but relatable gaming experience.
Project DIVA Future Tone is like the series' "Greatest Hits" version. It's charming graphics, fast-paced gameplay, and +200 list of playable songs is sure to please any rhythm game fan.