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At its core, obviously, Star Wars Zero Company is very firmly in the lineage of XCOM, so if you like that, you’re pretty much guaranteed to like this too. But by giving so much attention to the story and giving you a lot more freedom in how you approach its missions, Zero Company shows that even if it’s built on a formula, it’s not beholden to it, and that flexibility makes the game all the more enjoyable.
There’s not a ton I think is needed to be said about Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol.2, largely because I can’t imagine many people buying this without being familiar with the series already and/or having bought Volume 1. It’s honestly not a great place to jump into the series, so I would recommend buying volume 1 before touching this. But for those of you who have played through the contents of volume 1, even in the past, before they were bundled in a modern volume, then get it. We all know you want it.
It’s neither a great 3D platformer nor a great word game. But, at the very least, it’s good enough at both halves of that equation that I have no problem saying that I enjoyed it.
Even if The Sinking City 2 is a terrible follow-up to the first Sinking City, it’s a pretty solid entry into the survival horror genre. It’s full of monsters and creepy hallways and limited ammo and a constant sense of mounting dread. It’s a whole lot closer to Resident Evil or Silent Hill than anything Frogwares have ever done before.
Last year I rated Madden NFL 26 highly and now with Madden NFL 27 I can only say it’s even better and should not be skipped… highly recommended!
I don’t think I’ve played many games that are as close to being fun and interesting as Magin: The Rat Project Stories without quite making the jump to actually being fun and interesting.
Having played through Campaign Evolved now, I am left… there’s no word available besides “disappointed”.
Though it’s a cozy game I only got lukewarm cozy vibes from it. I have to say though there is a feeling of something lacking for me. Maybe some cut scenes of cats enjoying the island tourist traps would enhance it a bit. Especially since it feels so Ghilbli-esque. This isn’t quite the cat’s meow but it isn’t cheap liver pate either. I’d play this again.
But who wants modern when Agent 64 shows how much it can be to jump in a time machine and pretend it’s still 1997? This is how homages to the past should be done – without pretense or winking, and a health dose of fun sprinkled liberally throughout.
Is it better to be a broken game or a boring one? That’s the question I find myself asking after playing Case Solved: The London Files because, improbably, it manages to be both.
I can see why this would appeal to anyone who hews more closely to the Sonic side of the spectrum. Demon Tides is bright and frenetic and brimming with things to do, so if you want a whole world to blast around in while you do your platforming thing, it’s definitely worth investigating.
Lies of P is a great Souls like game. If you didn’t get a chance to pick it up when it first came out, give it a chance here. If you do own it and want a way to bring it on the go, again you can’t really go wrong. I must not tell lies; Lies of P is worth your time and money!
It’s a 2.5D platformer that…plays exactly how you’d expect a 2.5D platformer to play.
As a full package, Beast of Reincarnation is…fine. It’s not a bad game, but it certainly won’t be up there for games I’ll remember as some big blowout hit.
These are pleasant games with a delightful story and narrator, and you wouldn’t want to harsh that vibe too much with insane puzzles or unbeatable enemies. But at the same time, the world of 3D platformers is much more competitive in the world outside of VR, and against that harsher competition, Moss: The Forgotten Relic doesn’t feel like it stands up quite as well.
It’s packed with unique minigames backed by a wild mix of music choices, a simple yet charming presentation, and a couple of extra new features packed in. While not as visually stylistic as its predecessor, Rhythm Heaven Groove still manages to captivate due to its easy to understand controls, ideas, and its eclectic soundtrack.
Echoes of Aincrad is by no means a bad game, it’s just not enough “game” I think. Combat could’ve used more fleshing out, the environments needed more to actually care about, and the story is just the story of Sword Art Online. If you’re a more casual gamer and want to experience SAO without watching any anime, it’s probably pretty solid for you, but it’s just not enough.
Splatoon Raiders marks an excellent entry to the Splatoon franchise I’d wager, and anybody that enjoyed the previous games but might’ve wanted a more fleshed out solo experience is gonna have a blast here.
It’s <I>fine</i> at everything without being great at anything. The world, the characters, the combat, the weapons – everything here is done well enough to be acceptable, but not so well that you’ll find anything about the game all that compelling.
If Granblue Fantasy: Relink had your attention before but you never took the plunge, there legitimately isn’t a better version of the game to play than Endless Ragnarok.