NoobFeed's Reviews
Diplomacy is Not an Option is a great game with very few misses. It is comparatively fast-paced, engaging, and always keeps you on your feet. It is difficult yet simple, fast but not stressful, and now it has ample replayability and gameplay options. Whether you are an RTS fan or a city-builder fan, it doesn’t matter what your draw is, be it the new campaign, the challenges, or a quiet city-building escapade in the sandbox mode; you will enjoy every minute of it.
Ara: History Untold is a surprisingly tempting turn-based strategy; it brings in a lot of ideas, really good ones at that. But it also leaves you feeling a strange sensation of emptiness. The game has a lot of content, but much of it is not fleshed out. It's a great game, but it also has many issues. It does a lot of things right but has equal amounts of drawbacks to counteract that.
Throne and Liberty are like many MMOs in terms of their grind, and newer players will usually be daunted by everything they have to keep in mind. Progression is grueling and long-term, requiring a long-term investment to get into the good parts. That or, you can look towards actual investments as the rampant microtransactions make the game a blatant pay-to-win scheme.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom makes an excellent return as the first original 2D Zelda game in over a decade. It's not without its issues, with the UI being just okay and the performance being a little off the mark, but as a game, it's a lot of fun. The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom has one of the best 2D open worlds in Zelda games to date. I absolutely loved taking threats on from the shoes of Princess Zelda, who has proved not just to be a damsel in distress.
Playing Wild Bastards was a flawless experience. The presentation is top-notch, with a combination of great music, characters, gunplay, and voice acting. The strategy part of it is quite well done, though you might take some time to get used to it. Overall, the pacing and the difficulty of Wild Bastards are completely well-done.
Looney Tunes: Wacky World of Sports is an ideal game for those familiar with the Looney Tunes series. The game's simple controls and spontaneous designs make it suitable for kids and other casual players seeking a good time. It may not have the finesse of other titles in its genre and isn't as endearing or deep as competing sports games.
Copycat is made to pull at your heartstrings, which is what it will do. The gameplay is the least effective part of the game, but an experience held together so tightly by narrative, such as this one, can get away with this. There are enough fun elements to look past this, and the story is worth enjoying.
EA SPORTS FC 25 might not meet expectations if you anticipate a radically different experience from the previous installment. The game expands upon the last versions by introducing new tactical elements, making the gameplay more engaging. That shall suffice some, while others may see it as identical to the previous installment.
A few years ago, Bloomtown: A Different Story would have been a top-tier JRPG experience second to none. But with today's offerings, I can only say that it succeeds in delivering a better-than-average experience. It has some incredibly charming moments with each character and an appealing art style, but also classic tropes that wear down the narrative to the most patient of gamers.
The Karate Kid: Street Rumble may not be the greatest beat 'em up you were hoping for, but it's still fun to play. Those who loved the movie will find many nostalgic moments since all the characters' personalities are kept intact in the game's presentation.
Melobot - A Last Song has so much to offer in a tiny package, but you won't be disappointed with how much there is to see and hear. It's a great change of pace if you're a fan of anything music-related, and if you can look past the sprint issue, you'll be in for what might be the most relaxed gameplay ever.
Somewhere beneath all that greed, NBA 2K25 is a decent game from 2K Games. I've always pointed out how much effort Visual Concepts puts into this series, and it's admirable. But the game's initial pricing is $70, with the Hall of Fame edition costing $150, and every year, it feels like we're simply buying DLC for visual patches for that amount.
Expanding upon the original's strengths, Frostpunk 2 adds additional features, a more in-depth storyline, and more intricate city-building. Even while it takes time to get going, once it does, it unveils a massive game that surpasses the original in size and scale. Although there are some issues, especially with how some mechanics are explained, the game provides a deep and thrilling experience worth delving into.
Enotria: The Last Song managed, in large part, to put a breath of fresh air into the Souls-like formula, thanks in no small part to its vibrant world, unique lore, and deep customization options. While not quite hitting the heights reached by titles like Elden Ring or Lies of P, it brings enough new ideas to the table to make it worth playing, especially for fans of Italian folklore or something different.
Age of Mythology: Retold is a great modernized experience of a classic old game. It keeps the best things from the old game, including the charm. It adds a lot, providing a new experience with added nostalgia. The original game was already a great RTS game, and Retold maintains this status. It compares pretty well to its cousins in the other Age games and more than well with other RTS games.
While NanoApostle might not be a must-play for everyone, it deserves at least a solid recommendation for players who want a succinct, soulslike package; its short runtime is full of challenging and rewarding boss fights. Plus, I think it would be a great game to take around on the Steam Deck or Nintendo Switch. If the urge hits for a streamlined, no-frills action game, NanoApostle is worth checking out because it is a fantastic boss rush title.
Hollowbody is like a love letter to the old PS2 horror games and all of their many tropes. It’s a great change of pace that’ll keep you on your toes while getting a little blast from the past. The visuals might not be the greatest, but that’s what adds so much to the atmosphere. If you’re a fan of the old horror games, you’ll have a hell of a time with Hollowbody and it’s many tropes.
Ace Attorney Investigations Collection offers very visible and useful upgrades that make the game incredibly accessible while also offering the second game to Western audiences. The two games have their nooks and crannies that make them, [particularly the first one] suffer from many issues, and the game, while very much repayable now, is still very repetitive in its gameplay.
Caravan SandWitch is an amazing addition to the landscape of cozy games. The story has a great narrative that will keep you interested for the long haul. If nonstop action is your thing, then this is not the game for you. However, the fun quests and the developed world available to explore have more than enough for gamers wanting their next story-led escape.
Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions is a fine way to experience the magical game of Quidditch. It is far too busy, and there is a huge skill ceiling that isn't introduced to the player well enough. The tutorial goes through each role, which is helpful, but more than that is needed to understand the flow of the game. While being a fun game with friends, it sadly lacks when playing alone, and the limited substance makes the whole thing feel like more of a DLC than a full game.