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Promise Mascot Agency may be off-putting to some. But if you are seeking a cozy life sim with a vaguely threatening aura, you’ll be able to find a home in Kaso-Michi.
South of Midnight is an action adventure game that struggles because of its largely linear fashion. The combat is fine, but nothing spectacular. The real charm of this game comes from the characters, writing, unique art style, and cinematic nature. While a solid experience regardless, I would’ve preferred this simply as an animated stop motion film.
Keep Driving is about that brief moment of time when you get that freedom to pick up and go. Safety net? You have family. Obligations? You’re young and unencumbered. Opportunities? They’re absolutely everywhere. Each run can and will feel different, as there are so many options and multiple endings.
Urban Jungle is interesting and happens to be one of the better organizational games like Unpacking that I’ve played.
It won’t be the most challenging game you’ll play, but Disney Villains Cursed Cafe will delight fans of the stories and baddies in it.
Battlefield Waltz is an otome game with a strong protagonist, fascinating love interests, great art, and an opportunity to get to know supporting characters.
While not without its flaws, Gal Guardians: Servants of the Dark provides a high-quality Metroidvania experience with a ton of charm.
While the weight of its combat isn't matched by its story, The First Berserker: Khazan offers plenty of challenging thrills for fans of Soulslike games.
Warriors: Abyss offers up some satisfying hack-and-slash entertainment, but it falls short of its true potential.
I enjoy Knights in Tight Spaces, but also feel like the game could use a few balancing patches and updates before it hits that roguelike sweet spot.
There are a few places where the game might softlock you, such as if you don't strategically melt away the ice in the ice apartment room. I highly recommend making multiple saves if you're not already in the habit of doing so.
You won't regret your time with Him, the Smile & bloom, but you also won't get the emotional highs and lows you usually expect from the genre.
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition feels like a stronger game on the Switch, and quality of life adjustments make it more enjoyable.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows should undoubtedly be the best game in the series to date. The world of Japan is not only the most stunning and varied in the series with its different seasons, but arguably one of the best-looking games of all time. The gameplay also finally finds its neat middle ground with the slower action RPG stylings of Yasuke and the assassination-focused side of Naoe. Unfortunately, the world is frustrating to explore most of the time, holding back this title from its greatness.
Sugardew Island fails to not only live up to the Nintendo DS Story of Seasons/Harvest Moon games, but be memorable in any fashion. Outside of the shop system that I enjoyed for a time, all of the progression and farming mechanics are mediocre.
Atelier Yumia is the bold and right new direction for this series. While it took time to adjust to the action combat, it is unlike anything I’ve played before and quite fun.
Ender Magnolia offers another simple and effective 2D action RPG in a beautifully realized world that refines the prequel's systems.
Expelled is a wicked good time, with each playthrough of the game building on the one before it.
The Netflix themed Carmen Sandiego starts strong but soon descends into repetition and tedious progression. And endless airport codes.
I believe there are many people who will love and identify with Wanderstop! I just found it clunky, broken on PS5, and far from cozy.