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Personally, I was one that thought Chapter 5 would be the last in the series because we are seeing the Prototype and in the earlier stages of the game it hints that he will be the big bad at the end and that might still be the case just not in Chapter 5, and I didn’t think there could be much more they could add to the saga but I’ve been proven wrong before.
Even though I do love this game I wouldn’t say that it revolutionises the fighting or 3D arena genre, but it does pack it full of My Hero Academia goodness that I’ m more than happy. For me it is brilliant to come back and play through the Final Wars arc in story mode, and I loved the 3v3 battles that My Hero Academia All Justiceoffers. It doesn’t reinvent the arena fighter formula, but it executes it confidently while delivering the emotional payoff fans have waited years for.
Resident Evil Requiem is a masterpiece of a game. Capcom have crafted an action-packed survival horror game that does so much right that you’ll easily want to replay the game multiple times trying to 100% it. The game should take you roughly around 12 hours to complete but a lot more if you actually do want to 100% it.
The more I played Greedfall 2, the more I loved it. And no small amount of that is due to how much it made me feel like I was playing Neverwinter Nights all over again. Which made me realise just how much I’d missed that classical gameplay style. That Greedfall 2 made me feel like that all over again about classic CRPG gameplay is no small praise indeed.
Escape From Ever After takes great pleasure in subverting Fairy Tale expectations while skewering corporate culture and blind capitalism. And it does so with some wonderful characters and even more wonderful writing that manages to tug on the heartstrings while eliciting a chuckle. The fun gameplay rounds out a wonderful RPG experience that will make you wish you could jump into your favourite books world all the more.
MIO Memories in Orbit doesn’t try to reinvent the Metroidvania genre. It refines it with confidence, style, and a clear creative vision. If you value atmosphere, exploration, and movement that feels genuinely satisfying, this is absolutely worth your time.
Overall Nioh 3 is a fantastic, action-packed, “Soulslike” that has changed up the formula enough to keep things extremely enjoyable. Yes you will die a lot and yes there’s a big learning curve here once again but I did find that the game onboards you a lot smoother this time around and players will be able to actually progress a lot easier than before thanks to the ability to play the game co-operatively with 2 others and being able to summon help from other players.
While not a perfect sequel – few things ever are – Code Vein II certainly improves upon it’s predecessor in just about every way, throwing not only a fun world and combat to play through, but a story that manages to pluck at your heart strings as you delve further into the world and it’s inhabitants.
Styx Blades of Greed isn’t trying to reinvent stealth games. And that’s okay. Verticality, powers, and a sandbox world make heists satisfying. Technical hiccups and AI issues hold it back from perfect, but pulling off a clever plan makes it all worth it. If you like stealth games where exploration matters and choices count, Styx Blades of Greed best Styx adventure so far. PC, PS5, or Xbox Series X|S—take your pick
V Rising is a triumph of game design, blending survival, action RPG, and Gothic horror elements into a cohesive and captivating experience. From its atmospheric visuals and immersive sound design to its engaging gameplay and rich narrative, the game offers an unparalleled journey into the world of the undead.
Capes tells a fun and interesting, if not original story, set in the world of superpowered people. Of more significance is that it takes a big swing with its tactical turn-based gameplay and hits it out of the park. Fans of the strategy genre should not give it a miss.
Prince of Persia The Lost Crown doesn’t reinvent the Metroidvania wheel, but it does make the mechanics entirely its own. You can pick up all of the inspirations, but it never feels like anything less than its own thing and is a perfect fit for the Prince of Persia franchise. Ubisoft has started off 2024 with a fantastic, must-play game that is, not only, one of their best games but also one of this year’s best. If this is the future of the Prince of Persia franchise, well then, could I please have some more?
While Enchanted Portals has some gorgeous art and animation to look at, it simply fails at the bits that really matter: gameplay and design. The shooting is tiresome, the randomised levels go on for too long and the lack of a more efficient saving system is just criminal. While the game is relatively short if you persevere, whether or not you’d want to is another matter entirely.
While I do wish that rogue-likes at least kept the bosses dead in each run, I do realise it’s simply part of the experience and have to embrace it as such. Trinity Fusion is certainly one of the better and more accessible rogue-likes I’ve played, even with the procedural generation’s seemingly random difficulty spikes. It takes a lot for a rogue-like to pop up on my radar and this year Trinity Fusion is the second one to do just that and keep me coming back for more.
Moonstone Island is a nice change of pace with its enjoyable farming and creature collecting. It was no surprise that I sunk many hours into it and still was eager to play more. It was one of those games where you are like “I’ll just do this then I’ll come off” but you end up spending a couple more hours on it. The art style was another selling point for me as I love these sorts of games, the card-based combat was interesting and worked well for me and I loved being able to collect spirits and look after them.
Ultimately Jurassic Park Classic Games Collection is a collection that will appeal to fans. Newcomers who want to try out some of these classic games should rather wait for a sale because paying full price for this collection of games will leave a sour taste in their mouths. Especially since this is a very barebones package with barely any additional features. Some concept artwork or developer commentary would have been nice to have or even some more options to change the screen size and level of CRT filter applied would have been appreciated. Grab the Jurassic Park Classic Games Collection only if you’re a diehard fan or you want to experience the two Sega titles.
Overall ‘The Lord Of The Rings Return To Moria’ completely took me by surprise and exceeded my expectations. Not being the biggest fan of survival crafting games I found myself losing time by becoming immersed in the world created for me. It’s an absolute joy to play and feels so authentic to the world of ‘The Lord Of The Rings’.
TEVI is a solid action-adventure platformer bullet hell button bashing metroidvania-like game. It features a tonne of customization via the Sigil system and a lot of fast-paced action. The game isn’t as open as it should be and is rather linear instead but that doesn’t mean that it’s bad. It’s definitely worth picking up and playing through and chances are that you’ll have a blast in doing so. CreSpirit have done a great job here and I hope to see them developing even better titles in the future!
For my first Dragon Quest Monster game and first Dragon Quest title in a very long time, I have to say I had mixed emotions. You have this trailed and tested turn-based combat with the monster-focused gameplay loop which is enjoyable but then it feels ruined with the dull storyline and performance issue that makes playing this game on the Switch frustrating. The Nintendo Switch has been out for a while now, so making games perfectly for it shouldn’t be an issue.
Gangs of Sherwood quickly showed signs of promise with its fun spin on the classic Robin Hood tale and colourful combat but fell flat about halfway to the finish line with its lack of depth in certain areas (looting) and graphical bugs. The story is okay but nothing to write home about and the combat can quickly become repetitive after playing a certain character for multiple missions in a row.