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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.
While the land-based exploration and fast-paced duo combat deliver the thrilling action Ys fans expect, the sea combat disappoints with its overly simplistic mechanics and slow pacing. Despite its shortcomings at sea, the game’s vibrant environments and energetic soundtrack make it a solid addition to the series.
The spirit of the Silent Hill franchise is truly alive and well in this remake of Silent Hill 2.
A fantastical adventure full of themes that can apply to the real world. While its takes are hit or miss, the smooth battle system and charming characters more than make up for the story issues in this epic tale.
I was pleasantly surprised with Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero. It looks spectacular in motion and really captures the scope of the franchise’s wild fights. With its many counters, fast movements, explosive field effects, and incredible blast moves, it makes you feel like you’re fighting for your life against relentless enemies.