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Eternights relies a bit too much on taking inspiration from other games like Persona 5 to carve out its own identity.
Goodbye Volcano High is an emotionally charged story tragically hindered by technical issues and pacing problems.
Unlike Stardew Valley and Story of Seasons, it feels like Fae Farm is prioritizing completing quests over farming and living a virtual life.
Rune Factory 3 Special is as enjoyable game as Rune Factory 3, only now it's on more platforms so a larger audience can appreciate it.
2037. Nakano, Tokyo. Pollon Takaoka is caught up in a tangle of plots as a result of his encounter with the mysterious girl Momo and faces major events that shake the world. Live the experience with Pollon, help him hack the myriad branches of reality and "load" the ending that saves the world! An exciting and suspenseful visual novel that maintains its momentum from beginning to end. It's a story that relies on its medium for a complete experience.
Norn9 Last Era is packed with a prequel, an alternate viewpoint of the original game, a sequel, and an omake, but retains some of the original game's issues.
Starfield is a genre-defining space exploration RPG. With a vast galaxy of characters and stories to uncover, this is Bethesda's best work in years.
Sea of Stars is a lovely, heartfelt game with a cast of well-realized characters, a fun battle system, and a world begging to be explored.
Samba de Amigo: Party Central is a welcome return to a quirky classic rhythm game. While musically it's now more Selena Gomez than Selena, and some technical issues threaten to get in the way, the game remains excellent.
Rhapsody: Marl Kingdom Chronicles is a charming package of two remastered musical PS1 JRPGs.
Baldur's Gate III may miss some marks, but it's a great start to what could be a strong revival for one of the most influential series of all time.
Armored Core VI heralds a bright future for the return of Armored Core.
Six Ages 2 is a sequel that builds on the original, offering an "end of times" tale within familiar framework.
Nobunaga's Ambition: Awakening is a fun, challenging strategy game, but it feels bloated at times, and playing on a controller is a hassle.
The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood is an intimate narrative adventure about reconnecting with the world and changing fate.
Akiba's Trip: Undead & Undressed has not aged well, but if you can put up with the game's issues, you can lose yourself in its absurdity
Flutter Away is a short, guided trip through the rainforest to spend a little time chasing after and photographing butterflies.
Dressing up your pups and the on-trail minigames are fun, but otherwise, the monotony sets in quickly.
WrestleQuest is a surprising blend of WWE-style wrestling and a JRPG, making for an impressively charming game.
While many of its minigames aren't great, Pups & Purrs Pet Shop is quite a pleasant pet store sim with a little depth to it.