AltChar's Reviews
At $24.99 (which is a great price to be fair), it's a solid deal if you're desperate for something GTA-lite. Just go in knowing that Samson never fully delivers on its own potential, and given how promising that potential is, that's the most frustrating thing about it.
Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection is a well-assembled package of games that time has treated unevenly. The combat system still holds on, even for today's standards; the first game's story holds a quiet emotional weight, and the quality-of-life additions make the trilogy more approachable than it has ever been. For fans who remember these games fondly, the collection is an easy recommendation at its price point.
Grind Survivors is a roguelike capable of hooking you with its addictive loop and clever systems to the point where you'll simply want more. Why? Well, because it is genuinely fun.
Pearl Abyss's long-awaited RPG, Crimson Desert, had sort of a rough landing but eventually delivers one of the most absorbing open worlds in recent memory.
Deck Nine's finale to the story of Max and Chloe brings us gorgeous environments, meaningful choices, and a rewind mechanic that never gets stale. Technical bugs and occasional confusion can't diminish the emotional weight of a reunion that has been years in the making.
If you want a charming, nostalgic trip back to English football's golden era wrapped up in a surprisingly enjoyable card game, Nutmeg delivers exactly what it promises.
Screamer manages to capture the breathtaking aesthetic of neon-lit cyberpunk cities with speed demon hypercars.
1348 Ex Voto is a short medieval adventure whose powerful story is perfectly capable of overshadowing every gameplay flaw it obviously possesses.
Despite some drawbacks, I'm glad I've spent time with Greedfall 2 and do recommend this for fans of these kinds of games. I think they'll get their fun from Greedfall 2, for certain.
Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake is a game of extremes. On one hand, it delivers an outstanding horror atmosphere supported by a genuinely intriguing story, haunting visuals, and exceptional sound design. Unfortunately, the experience is heavily dragged down by a deeply frustrating combat system that kills much of the game’s potential.
Docked turned out to be the exact opposite of what I expected. What I initially dismissed as “just another simulator” ended up being a surprisingly interesting experience, backed by strong writing, solid voice acting, and a gameplay loop that is dangerously addictive.
Planet of Lana 2 is a beautiful game, with a clear message delivered without softening the edges.
Capcom's latest survival horror masterpiece perfects the Resident Evil formula with dual protagonists, stunning path-traced visuals, and a nostalgia trip down memory lane, making Requiem rank amongst the series' very best.
Scott Pilgrim EX is a love letter to the golden age of arcade brawlers, but it’s more than just a nostalgia trip. Beneath its pixelated charm lies a surprisingly deep combat system, clever level design, and a rewarding progression loop that keeps you coming back for more.
Cyanide Studio's stealth playground delivers an endlessly satisfying goblin-in-the-shadows experience, if you can forgive its confusing story, broken AI, and technical rough edges.
High on Life 2 delivers more talking guns, outrageous satire, and wildly inventive boss fights, but plays things a bit too safe to truly surpass its predecessor.
Tarsier Studios returns with a spiritual successor to Little Nightmares that captures everything that made those games special - and makes it even better.
Milestone's latest motorcycle sim delivers authentic racing thrills with over 300 bikes and smart AI, while accessibility options welcome newcomers without compromising hardcore simulation depth. Dated UI aside, RIDE 6 is the genre's best entry point.
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties delivers phenomenal storytelling, endlessly engaging activities, and heartfelt character moments that shattered every preconception I had about the franchise.
Nioh 3 delivers everything Nioh fans wanted - refined combat, smoother progression, and gorgeous visuals - without sacrificing the brutal challenge that defines the series. This is iterative design at its finest.