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I recommend giving A Game About Digging A Hole your time. That way, you can see what a simulator can provide and how it pushes the envelope a little bit in terms of where it wants to go with the story. Not just that, but it may even tempt you to dive back in for more than one playthrough of digging for treasure in your backyard.
If you play COD primarily for competitive modes or co-op survival, this is one of the strongest releases in years. Solo campaign players, however, will find it deeply frustrating. Regardless, BO7 should represent a wake-up call for Treyarch and Raven in how they deal with the story, characters, world, and future of Black Ops.
There is a good game inside this remaster and if this was your only option then the package is actually pretty solid.
Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit is undeniably made for the fans. In fact, I’d go as far to say that it’s a must play if you’ve kept up with the Nerd over the years.
In the state that the game currently sits, it is a hard justification to dive into if you already own the titles on other systems. But if you are a newer fan or want to enjoy it on modern systems, it’s the best option.
Devil Jam is a solid player in survivors-like games, and I think most players who enjoy them will want to give it a play. I even see a chance at this game drawing in from the music crowd, especially because of the rhythm-like mechanics. It is a fun, rewarding play loop that has the air of addictiveness to it. It’s a great game to spend time on, and the increasing difficulty scale keeps it somewhat different as you progress.
If you haven’t played a platformer or are accustomed, Yooka-Replaylee is something that shouldn’t be missed. Playtonic wanted a chance to redeem the game for the first time… and you know what? They knocked it out of the park.
For the most part, this game will be best enjoyed by a very particular type of audience, especially those interested in philosophical musings. I’m not sure if the majority of players will fit into that audience, but I do believe that there is enjoyment to be had on some levels by a large chunk of players.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds maintains the goodwill and positivity of Sonic the Hedgehog’s recent return to form in the gaming space and is essential for both fans of kart-racers and the blue hedgehog’s legendary franchise.
The game is inspired by both Dark Souls and Resident Evil 4. It doesn’t hit the highs of those games, primarily because of drab environments and sometimes boring gameplay. The Switch 2 version doesn’t do much to distinguish itself from a Switch 1 game, but some of the effects do look next-gen.
Star Wars Outlaws on Switch 2 epitomizes what a modern video game should be. It is accessible, addictive, and visually stunning.
Overall, Gears of War: Reloaded is a disappointing first endeavor on the PlayStation 5. While getting to experience the story is something I enjoyed, it's not the best part of this title. In an age of remakes and remasters, this doesn't fit the profile. With the visuals getting only some touch-ups, the audio is not great. Plus, the controls feel as old as before, making this feel just like a one-to-one port. Many PlayStation players may get turned away by the lackings that this title offers.
The potential of becoming addicted to a game like this, in a similar way to playing other RPGs (like Pokémon), was drawing me in. Now that I've got that experience, I don't think that the systems are intuitive enough for this Story of Seasons game in particular to be enjoyable. The systems, from agriculture to animal husbandry to fishing, never hooked me, and it just feels like a hassle having to water the plants every day or feed the animals.
The competition that Shantae is up against on the Switch means it doesn't stand out as a release compared to when it was released on GBA. There are so many great metroidvanias on Switch that I don't know if the title is as valuable on Switch as compared to its release on GBA, where there are so few metroidvania-type games.
Don’t let the 8-bit graphics fool you OFF has a lot to offer with its funny dialogue, a strangely atmospheric setting and solid turn-based RPG gameplay.
Having a Donkey Kong platformer for the Switch 2 launch year is a bold move from Nintendo. Everyone was expecting a sequel to Mario Odyssey but instead they gave us a Donkey Kong developed by the Mario Odyssey team, but it’s nothing like a Mario Odyssey game. It’s a game of its own caliber. Donkey Kong throws punches like we’ve never seen before.
Overall, Hunter x Hunter: Nen Impact is not a terrible game. It has a fair bit of content, responsive controls, decent gameplay, and is, in general, a passable fighting game. That said, with its horrible online, terrible and unbalanced roster, the atrocious Story Mode, and its overinflated price tag, it’s not really a game I can recommend to anyone. If you’re a really big fan of fighting games and this game goes on a deep discount, it might be worth checking out. Otherwise, it’s best to steer clear of this game, move on, and never look back.
The Drifter is a phenomenal experience that takes you on a roller-coaster ride unlike any other game that I’ve played in recent memory. The gameplay may be simple to some but it provides players with a lot of satisfaction with every puzzle solved. Couple that with a gripping story featuring incredible writing, memorable characters, hard hitting themes and messages, amazing art design and a brilliant soundtrack, and The Drifter has everything that it needs to provide you with a perfect experience that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Motörhead’s “Ace of Spades” kick-starts the game with the line “You win some, lose some […].” That’s exactly how I feel about Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4. Despite the outstanding gameplay, level design, and stable performance, this is not a faithful recreation of the originals.
Hypercharge is a solid experience that has everything you could want from a shooter game and if you’re in the mood to play toy soldiers for a couple of hours then this one is a must buy.