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The unbridled force of nature runs wild and relentless, with environments transforming drastically from one moment to the next. This is a story of monsters and humans and their struggles to live in harmony in a world of duality. PS5 version reviewed. Review copy provided by company for testing purposes.
Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. takes the gameplay of Virtua Fighter 5 and raises it to new levels! Rollback Netcode support, gorgeous 4K visuals and additional content make it the best version of this legendary game ever.
Avowed is an intriguing fantasy RPG that is reminiscent of a smaller scale Skyrim but more welcoming for newcomers. The quality-of-life features are fantastic, even if the content leaves something to be desired.
Without the, ahem, near-infinite wealth of content of its predecessor, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is unlikely to be anyone’s favorite Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio game. But as a side story? It’s a great time. Reviewed on PlayStation 5.
Afterlove EP is a touching look at life, love, grief, and what it’s like to move on as someone comes to terms with a tragedy and looks forward.
Clear the game by doing nothing, but discover the power of acceptance and patience in numerous situations from birth to death. Learn to embrace life as you wait. Switch version reviewed. Review copy provided by company for testing purposes.
An especially rough port to the Nintendo Switch adds further issues to a game already struggling with its own problems. While still a reasonably good time, The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II is perhaps the least essential entry yet in the Trails series.
I genuinely appreciated almost everything about Urban Myth Dissolution Center, with its art direction, gameplay, and story all being quite captivating.
There are a lot of reasons to play Spirit Swap: Lofi Beats to Match-3 To, such as if you love Panel de Pon or Puzzle League or you want a dating sim that features more than visual novel gameplay.
Civilization VII comes close to easily being the best in the series yet. The gorgeous visuals, smooth gameplay features, and more easily understandable mechanics make this welcoming to newcomers and veterans alike. But the frustrating Ages system overcomplicates and holds back an otherwise exceptional strategy experience.
Synduality: Echo of Ada has the potential to become a fun mech-based third-person shooter with customizable Magus companions, but there are barely any personalization features for the Cradle Coffin mechs at launch.
Citizen Sleeper 2 did an incredible job of leaving me feeling desperate and like I was struggling to survive in a terrifying galaxy where every decision mattered.
The Roottrees Are Dead was a uniquely fascinating and frustrating experience, and it's definitely something I recommend to fellow genealogy or research nerds. The story, too, was an interesting one and I, for one, wouldn't oppose to a sequel focusing on Elias's or Gwyneth's siblings' family trees.
A fun and inventive action-RPG that combines a variety of mechanics with some fun characters, spells, and surprisingly in-depth worldbuilding.
Neptunia Riders vs Dogoos has a fun but strange concept, poorly executed thanks to muddied visuals and unsatisfying driving mechanics.
Infinity Nikki is part of a long legacy of games where fashion is a central part of the experience, and because of this, it may initially come across as it would only appeal to the “girly-pops.” But beneath this facade lies an innovative, open-world experience that anyone who enjoys a lighthearted adventure can get behind. It gives you so much freedom that you will spend a lot of your time seeing what the world has to offer. Infinity Nikki completely blew away my expectations out of the water, and it’s worth checking out, especially when you consider the game is free-to-play.
If a cyberpunk Metroidvania with a cool magical sword and an intriguing yokai-infested world sounds good to you, you need to play it. Has some occasional missteps but overall remains a great experience.
Tales of Graces f Remastered is a promising way for Bandai Namco to start its year, as well as a potential Tales renaissance.
It contains all of the content from the original Wii and later 3DS releases, plus some neat quality-of-life modern improvements. At the same time, it plays everything pretty safe to make for a solid but not must-have platformer.
Dynasty Warriors Origins is heading towards the right path to revitalize the gameplay actions and presentations, but the numerous corners cut in the lore and character roster will sour the experience for long-time fans.