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Despite its innovative gameplay, its lack of variety and somewhat confounding story hold it back. As an action game, the fast-paced body possession system is addicting, but it doesn't provide as many challenges as you'd expect from its length.
Potionomics: Masterwork Edition makes me feel like someone coming to the Switch version is immediately getting access to the best version of the game.
A fantastic piece of horror game and video game history, with crisp visuals and smooth gameplay. Clock Tower: Rewind is a treat to experience, even though its old-timey inconveniences may make it hard for those used to how modern games handle.
Mouthwashing is a harrowing game with a surreal method of delivery that transcends the whole experience into something more akin to an art form. Through unfolding delusions and self-soothing hallucinations, the story delves into humanity’s darkness in a setting that inspires a deep, primordial fear.
Black Ops 6 is one of the most impressive disappointments in Call of Duty history. Despite the best gameplay in the series outside of the jetpack era, the general content from Zombies to multiplayer maps is downright terrible across the board, leading to the most mixed game yet.
Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered is a thrilling return to a cult classic, embracing its unique blend of campy horror and dark humor. If its goal was to revive interest in this wild journey, it has definitely succeeded.
Life is Strange: Double Exposure might not have the same emotional impact as the original title, but it's still a worthwhile journey you shouldn't pass up on.
Shin-chan: Shiro and the Coal Town is a slow life simulation game paired with an engaging adventure involving the mysterious Coal Town.
While its story and characters fall a little flat, Flowstone Saga makes up for it with its compelling blend of JRPG mechanics and falling block puzzle gameplay. The brisk pace make this an excellent choice for those seeking a lighter bite.
Slay the Princess: The Pristine Cut twists the traditional story of a hero rescuing a poor damsel in distress into an eerie horror experience that explores topics surrounding life and death, free will and the purpose of existence.
The Switch version of Yakuza Kiwami might not be the absolutely ideal way to play the first game in the Like a Dragon series, but it runs quite well on the system and remains an absolute delight.
Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven is the premier way to check out this intriguingly non-linear JRPG. Players go about the battle against seven fallen heroes and the various generations of an empire with a solid level of player choice. Though the graphics, gameplay, and voice acting aren’t extraordinary, they do enough to make this a remake worth playing for newcomers and existing fans alike.
We really like the premise of Wilmot Works It Out, and don’t mind a shorter experience! But the game really only hits its stride in the final chapters, leaving us wishing it expanded its later offerings at least a bit.
Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake successfully brings back a classic entry with modern features, but omissions in its localization bogs it down.
While it may not have the immersive mechanics to be a great VR introduction, Batman: Arkham Shadow is fun to play and faithful to its Arkham predecessors. And yeah, picking off enemies one-by-one feels great.
Thronefall is an absolutely wonderful RTS game from Grizzly Games that pulls ideas from past strategy and tower defense titles, then executes them in a stylish, minimalistic manner.
I enjoyed Inti Creates’ approach to gameplay in Card-en-Ciel and appreciate how it built on the tactical deck-building found in the Mega Man Battle Network series. While it looks similar, it feels like its own thing. That’s great! Unfortunately, the actual story surrounding Neon and Ancie’s adventure is pretty weak and not handled well, and there’s no personality to any of the dungeons we explore.
Sword Art Online Fractured Daydream's main campaign story is thoroughly entertaining, which hardcore fans are bound to adore. However, the half-baked multiplayer brings down the whole experience.
Super Mario Party Jamboree attempts to cater to old fans and new, and to pretty solid success. This is the most content in a Mario Party game yet and it shows through the great seven boards, tons of minigames, and decent amount of modes. Some of the modes, such as multiplayer, aren’t as impressive, but this is still a Mario Party worth looking at.
Every frame of Neva looks like a painting, there’s a surprising amount of challenge and the way it builds these characters without saying a word is masterful.