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Strip away the fog, the ruins, and the booty, and what’s left is a gameplay loop so thin it barely qualifies as one.
Blue Reflection Quartet is good, but not great. I really enjoyed the shoujo story, pretty visuals, and emotional music. The gameplay was very simple and derivative of other series, but some might find it cozy.
Relic: The First Guardian is not so messy as to be unplayable. In fact, the game’s combat can be excellent at times, and the use of Korean folklore twisted into a dark narrative is an interesting idea.
Culdcept BEGINS is a nice return for a franchise that was simply ahead of its time. It stands as an accessible and polished entry into the series for newcomers, offering a uniquely satisfying experience for strategy fans.
All in all, 70s Style Robot Anime Geppy-X is a very cheesy game. However, it’s also fun as hell. Every time the vocals on a boss theme kick in, my heart starts thumping. If you’re a fan of mecha or shooters, definitely check it out.
Second Story R doesn’t offer any new content, but the game looks and feels terrific. If nothing else, the game goes a long way towards easing suspicion regarding ports on Nintendo consoles.
If you’re a die-hard Halo fan, you’ve probably already experienced this first campaign countless times before. There are some good reasons to replay it again here with Campaign Evolved, especially if you’ve got some buddies to play with.
Avatar Legends captures the fast-paced, frenetic battles of its source material and translates this into a deep, immersive fighter that requires skill and precision to unlock its full potential.
Echoes of Aincrad had the makings of being the Sword Art Online game that people have been waiting for. While it made strides in the right direction, the game shed the “anime game” feel but now wears a “generic RPG” badge.
While it’s inconceivable that such an essential fix was missing for so long, it’s amazing that it finally exists. Yes, the upgraded music and visuals are lovely. But being able to zip through all those random battles (or turn them off!) is a total game changer.
In that regard, Palworld remains a specialized interest. Either you’re ready to get lost in the details of empire expansion and monster murder, or you’ll quickly lose momentum.
More importantly, it proves that Splatoon can thrive beyond its competitive roots, creating an adventure that’s every bit as colourful, inventive and addictive as its multiplayer counterpart.
Gurei is a challenging adventure that forces you to carefully consider your route through increasingly difficult and imposing boss battles. Working out your path and creating a build that supports your run is refreshing, but the lack of support and steep skill curve may deter players who struggle with tough encounters.
I really wanted to like Backyard Baseball, but it can’t overcome its core mechanical failures. A cute art style and a sharp-tongued commentator only carry games so far.
Disgaea Mayhem is an excellent Musou game, no question. But as a Disgaea title, this game falls pretty flat.
Silly, funny and brilliant, this is a must-play multiplayer experience that never fails to raise a smile.
Denshattack! is a wholly unique experience. It stands out, looking like a wacky anime bus racing game, but calling it a racing game doesn’t even begin to cover its mechanics.
Like Stardew Valley as managed by George Orwell, D-Topia is an exploration of some complex questions in the disguise of a cozy sim, which is not something you come across every day.
DOOM: The Dark Ages | Revelations is a brilliant expansion to an already amazing DOOM game. The levels are cleverly designed, the combat is brutal but fair, and the soundtrack is still on point.
Then, there’s arguably the most ridiculous, embarrassing, anti-consumer implementation of microtransactions I’ve ever seen in a sports game. EA should genuinely be ashamed about it. I like CFB 27; I just don’t trust where the road leads if EA doesn’t reverse course, and soon.