Gameliner's Reviews
High On Life 2 is bigger, louder and completely unhinged - it's the perfect sequel.
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REANIMAL is a dark, unforgettable horror experience that showcases Tarsier Studios at their best, even if familiar frustrations and a steep price for its short runtime remain, making it an unleashed beast worth embracing if you can accept those flaws.
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BlazBlue Entropy Effect X is a fantastic and highly addictive action roguelike with smooth, responsive gameplay, great build variety through its skill-inheritance system, striking but sometimes overly busy visuals, a forgettable techno-babble story, and a rock-solid focus on what really matters: excellent gameplay.
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Romeo, oh Romeo. Romeo Is a Dead Man is a bizarre, stylish delight from Suda51 that blends smooth but occasionally stiff action with deep upgrade systems, twisted Bastard customization, and an utterly unhinged Romeo and Juliet reimagining that feels like Shakespeare, George Lucas, Quentin Tarantino, M.C. Escher, and—controversially—Justin Roiland all dropped acid together.
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Although RIDE 6 is worth watching for true racing enthusiasts, Milestone delivers too little innovation to create a real sense of urgency to play, offering only marginal improvements—especially in the still-underwhelming Career Mode—despite providing an accessible racing experience for players of all skill levels.
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Story-wise Yakuza Kiwami 3 brings little that is new, but its improved presentation, welcome side content—especially the character-building Morning Glory moments—and the added value of Dark Ties make it a solid remake with better visuals and tighter gameplay that’s highly recommended for newcomers who enjoyed Kiwami 1 and 2, though it likely won’t change the minds of those who disliked the original.
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Mewgenics is a deep and sometimes merciless game that hides strong tactical combat, huge amounts of content and an addictive roguelike, turn-based loop behind its silly look, occasionally frustrating due to RNG and predictability, but hard to put down and well worth it for players who enjoy deep systems and dark, strange humor.
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Nioh 3 is a strong addition to the franchise, offering an engaging story, deep combat, and a rewarding open-field design that invites constant exploration, and despite occasionally being too easy and not fully showcasing the PlayStation 5’s graphical potential, it delivers a smooth, immersive action-RPG experience.
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Fanservice is clearly where My Hero Academia: All’s Justice shines, and even as a casual enjoyer rather than a hardcore fan I loved recognizing elements from the anime alongside fun original content, but viewed purely as a game it remains solid yet flawed, with middling visuals, some rough edges in the controls, and noticeable balance issues between characters, making it a must-play for diehard fans while others may want to wait for a price drop.
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Dragon Quest VII returns as a charming, better-paced JRPG with refreshed combat and visuals that stay true to the original, and while clunky menus, weaker story beats, and excessive text can frustrate, they don’t detract too much from an otherwise delightful and content-rich adventure.
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Cairn is a bold, demanding climbing game whose intense sense of freedom and atmosphere leave a strong impression, but whose unforgiving design, technical issues, and sometimes frustrating controls make it best suited for players who enjoy slow, challenging simulations rather than fast-paced action.
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Don’t Stop, Girlypop! is a bold, unapologetic game with a clear vision, blending fast movement, surprisingly deep combat, and an extreme Y2K aesthetic into a shooter that won’t be for everyone—but for those who embrace the chaos and the 2000s energy, it delivers far more depth than expected while succeeding precisely because it refuses to take itself too seriously.
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After weighing all the pros and cons, I have to conclude that I Hate This Place floats somewhere between “I Hate This Place” and “I Love This Place,” because despite an abysmal, jank-filled start with annoying performance issues, it managed to keep me mildly entertained for about seven hours with its campy ’80s vibe and occasional paranormal quirks—like tongue-in-cheek whodunnit quests and the odd cow-beaming close encounter—but ultimately lacks the narrative depth to be memorable, making it a perfectly fine filler experience and little more.
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In a world full of Soulslikes, Code Vein II manages to stand out in its own unique way, offering entertaining (if not very deep) storytelling with a fun time-travel twist and strong, flexible combat, though technical issues, visual glitches, and some repetitive environments keep it from greatness. However, it remains a great pick for fans of challenging action RPGs (and waifus).
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Since the release of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door in 2004, developers—including Nintendo—have searched for the next big hit, and with Escape from Ever After, Sleepy Castle Studio delivers a charming yet deep RPG that lovingly honors its inspiration while offering strong writing, rich gameplay systems, colorful worlds, a fantastic soundtrack, and only minor flaws.
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Earth Must Die is a daring, politically incorrect point-and-click adventure that revels in provocative British humor and controversial themes, delivering hours of shameless fun and satire that prioritizes laughter and boldness over polish or sensitivity.
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2XKO is a polished, fast-paced free-to-play fighter with strong competitive focus, held back by aggressive monetization, a small locked roster, and no single-player content.
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MIO: Memories in Orbit is a beautiful Metroidvania with strong world-building and clever design that will appeal to genre fans, but its overly slow pacing sometimes undermines an otherwise memorable experience.
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon successfully continues the Calvard arc with a strong story, colorful cast, and deep, flexible combat, and while its slow start and overwhelming systems make it far from beginner-friendly, those who push through are rewarded with a massive, memorable adventure full of standout moments.
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Big Hops delivers solidly crafted core systems and joyful 3D platforming with cozy visuals that make hopping around feel great, but a lack of tight level design, engaging narrative, and long-term incentives holds it back, resulting in a typical 3D platformer debut that showcases both Luckshot Games’ strong potential and clear growing pains.
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