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Metro Awakening VR is a dark, twisted spiritual journey that will have you questioning your sanity. I have experienced fear and panic that I never even knew that I had within me throughout my time with this incredible entry to the Metro series.
The slow pacing, along with unskippable story and dialogue, detracts from the experience. The game’s main redeeming quality is the distinctive, somewhat memorable aesthetics in certain chapters, like the Train, Noir, and Paper themes, which stand out from the rest. World of Goo 2 feels like a remastered version of the original game but lacks the charm and atmosphere of its predecessor.
The Dragon Quest III 2D-HD Remake is one of those rare remakes that totally respects the original while still making it feel fresh. Square Enix somehow managed to keep the heart of the game while upgrading it in all the right ways.
LEGO Horizon Adventures is a charming, refreshing, fun spin on the Horizon series. While not a faithful retelling, it brings a cheerful take on Aloy’s journey, turning her into a curious, lighthearted soul.
With the new additions, it will keep you amused for hours and who knows you might even be able to join my farm one day and learn how to not farm the land. The developers did an amazing job with creating just a great atmosphere and what feels like a brand new game from previous ones and I’m keen to keep sinking hours in.
Mario and Luigi: Brothership is better than some make it out to be. It has its downsides, like a lot of annoyingly long dialogue, the fighting getting a little repetitive or having to wait a period before the next island, but if you look past those few cons, there is genuinely a good time to be had.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard is a super enjoyable storyline that immerses you into the boots of Rook. The title is one of those titles that pulls you in and makes you want to keep playing.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles has all the ingredients to make a fantastic game. However, following the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem film will likely put it into the same pile with all the other underwhelming titles.
The Life is Strange series has always done an excellent job of drawing you in and keeping you engaged with its riveting and impactful storytelling and characters. Seeing Max Caulfield again and what she’s been up to after so long will surely please longtime fans, but newcomers can still enjoy this game without playing the original.
‘Empire Of The Ants’ is a refreshing and innovative look into the RTS genre. It had me hooked every step of the way, even if the gameplay variety sagged a little towards the end. The beautiful atmosphere created by the graphics and sound had me glued to the screen.
Miraculous Paris Under Siege is a great game for those wanting more interaction with the franchise. Children will thoroughly enjoy the game but will require assistance in parts. Where a child would be more forgiving of the foibles, I think the asking price for the quality is too high.
Sofie: The Echoes needed more development time before being released. Having to reboot the game several times to clear bugs, restart a run due to being stuck in unwinnable situations, suffering multiple crashes to the desktop, and having to reinstall the game to force assets to appear as intended does not make for an enjoyable experience.
The Smurfs: Dreams is a 3D puzzle platformer bursting at the seams with creativity in level design. A vibrant journey into the dreams of Smurfs, with each new dream feeling unique and fresh. A thoroughly enjoyable experience from start to finish that will constantly have you thinking on your feet, especially in those incredible boss battles.
Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered is a strong contender for a high-quality remake. For newcomers to the series and veterans, the graphical, performance, and quality-of-life changes make the adventure to the new world worth visiting and the best way to experience Aloy’s journey.
Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 is an explosive edition of this much loved, often hated on, series of the Call Of Duty franchise. Honestly, I have played as many Call Of Duty games as I could over my gaming years, but I haven’t enjoyed them to this degree in a long hot minute. The culmination of the Campaign, Zombies and Multiplayer make an improved and memorable time.
The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication is a great title that draws you in, making you want more from the game. Even with the disappointing English dub, the dialogue makes you want to get involved more with the story, and it keeps you wondering what is next in line.
Puppet House was an enjoyable title, and the gameplay really draws you in the further you get into the game. While I wish it was a little longer, and perhaps a little harder to make the experience that bit better, the developers did an amazing job with what they had, including the graphics, audio, and controls.
Sonic X Shadow Generations packs two epic games into one. Longtime fans will feel that nostalgia hit by reliving some of the best moments of Sonic and Shadow, with tons of replay value. Sonic Generations is just as good as in 2011, and Shadow Generations is the long-overdue game that Shadow fans have been screaming for.
Innesmouth 22 is interesting, but it ends as abruptly as it starts. It has the potential to be very moving, but due to some of the imagery and lacklustre sound design, it falls a tad short of being truly inspired by the allure of the sea that H.P. Lovecraft had so strongly built.
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks: Stunt Mayhem is a family-friendly foray into vehicle-based destruction. While the gameplay is simplistic, it’s a challenging enough experience for younger gamers, and they may get a kick out of the chaos.