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When it comes to Goblin Slayer Another Adventurer: Nightmare Feast it started as a weird experience. It took a while before I felt anything for the game, and that doesn't usually happen for me. I didn't start feeling anything till about two or so hours in about anything. However, it does offer a moderately enjoyable experience, especially for fans of the series. But it doesn’t stand out in the crowded RPG landscape. Its tactical gameplay can be fun but is hindered by clunky mechanics and uneven difficulty. While it captures the essence of the Goblin Slayer universe, the game ultimately feels like a missed opportunity to deliver something truly memorable.
Capes is not an experience I can recommend. I liked most of the story, but the gameplay was very middling with missions and bosses that could either just be enjoyable, or straight-up frustrating or confusing. The game runs flawlessly, but there is so much stuff not up to par with what can be enjoyed by those who are not in a hardcore genre demographic. It just could not save the day in the ways I was hoping.
Metaphor ReFantazio feels like a home run for Atlus. Especially considering the fact this is their first new IP that does not rely on already existing stories or brand association in a very long time. To me, they were able to take risks and execute new ideas without forgetting what they excel at and brought people together for a new and beautiful fantasy tale that I cannot recommend enough, even with some shortcomings. This game and its tale filled with grandiose surprises and a satisfying finale will be something that will stick with me for years to come.
With an emotional narrative that makes you feel things for Sonic's cast, a level of visual presentation completely foreign to the franchise, and some of the best level design from any 3D Boost title, Shadow Generations alone is worth the price of admission. Pairing that with Sonic Generations merely cements Sonic X Shadow Generations as the Sonic game for anyone who loves the franchise or people new to the series.
Filling the shoes of a grunt in Starship Troopers was a childhood dream of mine. However, I can’t help but feel that although Starship Troopers Extermination does a decent job after a brief Early Access period, it still has its work cut out for it. Despite having a ton of things to unlock for each class, more content is desperately needed on the gameplay side. Especially if STE wants to compete in the already crowded online co-op shooter market. It’s reassuring that Offworld Industries acknowledges this through its roadmap, and I fully expect the game to change for the better with time. Despite an early stalemate, the United Citizen Federation’s future is bright with you enlisted soldier.
As a fan of 3D platformers, it was a treat playing through Evil Raptor's Akimbot. Despite minor performance woes and a lack of weapon variety, my experience playing Exe and Shipset’s big adventure was enjoyable. Polished 3D platforming mixed with good gunplay, an enjoyable narrative, and a ton of polished gameplay variety, Akimbot is a platformer anyone who loves the PS2 era Ratchet or Jak games should not miss. I hope that Exe and Shipset can take off on another adventure in the future.
Make no mistake, Blizzard continues its strong pedigree in Diablo expansions with Vessel of Hatred. The new campaign, location, class, and content will keep veterans busy for a long time. Once again, the expansion serves as a soft reset for Diablo 4 and will undoubtedly set the foundation for future improvements.
To look back on how The Answer not only expands on the story Reload, but also pushes its messages further, the best way to describe it is that it shows the ugly side of life itself. You’re going to lose people, and you’re going to process it differently from others. All the while you’re going to be forced to go through more of the dull, and repetitive parts of your life that you grow numb to. But through it all, you will always reflect on what got you started and what keeps you going. The final shot of the story is closing the dorm door and leaving, ending a series of memories and moving on. You don’t want it to end, and you can never experience it all again for the first time no matter how much you wish you could.
The Plucky Squire is an extraordinary game and the amount of style, love, and craftsmanship that is on display here is enough to make even Nintendo themselves jealous. The game constantly kept me on my toes and I commend All Possible Futures for expertly weaving genres and mini-games together while also telling a cohesive and charming tale. All the elements on display in The Plucky Squire merge together to produce an exemplary package.
Space Marine 2 is a time capsule to a simpler time but with a whole new coat of paint. It’s a no-frill third-person shooter/melee hack ‘n’ slasher set in one of the most decorated sci-fi universes. It doesn’t stray far off its predecessor and builds upon it in every conceivable way. Clearly, Saber put a lot of love and attention into the game and respected its source material to the tee, creating a meaty package that will keep you busy for some time. Praise the Emporer of Mankind, for he is giving.
In the pantheon of the gods, Age of Mythology Retold is a titular remake of epic proportions. The game continues the impressive form of the recent Age remakes and sequels. From a dearth of content to quality-of-life improvements, extensive accessibility features, and even mod support, expect the game to have a long tail for the foreseeable future. The gods favor the bold, and Age of Mythology Retold is undoubtedly Herculean.
All games represent a new language to learn but to throw on that learning a whole sport and its quirks can feel daunting, but that’s the beauty in Video Games! When playing CFB25 you are given the tools to learn the sport more inherently, and there’s no other football game out right now that feels as fast, responsive, and dynamic as this one!
Despite a lot of missed opportunities, Shin Megami Tensei 5: Vengeance is more than worth every penny. I highly recommend picking the game up, because no matter what difficulty you can take on, it will keep you busy for 100s of hundreds.
Sky Breaker is an iterative experience that expands, rather than builds upon, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. The story pack is quite dense with lots to do and includes a lot of neat and useful under-the-hood improvements. Just don’t expect it to stray too far off the path.
Despite a few issues that will bother some players more than others such as game length, some quality-of-life issues, or linearity, Nobody Wants To Die is a great first game for a new studio. Overall, the game is a beautiful and interesting world with stellar voice acting. With so much good here at an affordable price it’s easy to recommend for a gritty futuristic Noir experience.
Despite some technical hiccups, We Never Yield is a simple, yet enjoyable, auto-runner. Its sleek presentation, art style, and phenomenal soundtrack are the true stars of the show. We Never Yield doubles the first game in every aspect and then some.
Dungeons of Hinterberg, while being Action RPG oriented, reminds us that we should take time to enjoy the world around us. Whether we are on our daily grind, or relaxing on holiday halfway around the world; make new experiences, embrace your surroundings, and take in the culture. I thoroughly enjoyed my time with this game. In fact, it is some of the most fun I have had in gaming this year. Whether or not you find yourself downloading this on Steam, or booting it up on Xbox Game Pass, remember to enjoy your slay.
Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn is a competent soulslike game. For its modest price point, there’s a lot of enjoyment to be had. However, some technical hiccups and game design choices put a few dents on its armor. Despite that, A44 Games achieved its objective of creating an approachable soulslike that doesn’t overstay its welcome.
Despite the warning about the gambling mechanics, I still very much enjoy playing it every day and do recommend playing the game. The combat is some of the best I have experienced in years and think the more mellow moments between the very engaging story is worth your time. It currently has over 50 million downloads, and that success is very much earned from the game’s sheer quality, and breadth of content. To the finer details, like the stellar voice acting from the entire English voice cast, amazingly expressive animation, and top-notch soundtrack. It is free-to-play, so if you can restrain from falling prey to the gambling mechanics, you have nothing to lose.
I recommend Sand Land and enjoyed the combination of different elements. The vehicles remained varied. Gameplay systems combine together to create a simple and effective piece. The open worlds are large and there’s a ton of quests to complete, and there’s a diverse set of enemies to conquer. Sand Land sustains blemishes, but it serves as a wonderful sendoff to Toriyama while being a good nostalgic romp.