Toisto's Reviews
Put together, and Rise of the Ronin is a happy and welcome surprise in the genre. Whatever limitations it has, mostly due to its budget, are really ignored thanks to a well written story, beautiful open world, and fantastic action.
Berserk Boy is a rare gem of an indie title. The kind that overcomes any comparison with its competitors, and stands proudly alongside them as an addition to a vast and storied genre. It reminded me why I love side-scrolling action games in the first place, and reignited a passion I had feared lost. It’s one of the best games of the year, and easily among the best additions to the genre.
For solo players, this is a tougher sell. It’s a great game, but one that requires friends to get the most out of it. If you already have a squad ready to go, you’ll find that Space Marine II delivers everything you’d want out of a game like this.
For fans of the franchise, Tekken 8 represents the best of what The King of Iron Fist can offer. For newcomers, it’s one of the best entry points to this genre. A spectacular display of technical and visual prowess, distilled to near perfection.
It’s not my favorite game of the generation, but it might be one of the most important ones, nonetheless. After all, very few other titles have inspired this much conversation or interpretation. If that isn’t the sign of a future classic, then what is?
Mirage is easily among the best in the series, and a welcome throwback to the first years of the franchise. If you’re a fan, you’ll be in heaven. If you’re new to the series, this is a perfect place to start the journey.
Spider-Man 2 is a joyous experience to play. It’s a delight not just as a Spider-Man story, but as an action-adventure game. It reminds us how great this character can be at his best, and raises the bar for every other game in this genre that follows.
As a sequel, Jedi: Survivor is arguably more fun than the first part of the series. Its sprawling open-world hubs, secret passages, and a healthy dose of customization, certainly bring more to the table. But bigger doesn’t necessarily mean that what we’re getting is more complex or refined. Most areas where Jedi: Survivor stumbles are precisely the same as its predecessor.
It’s not a perfect game. It’s not for everyone, either. But if you’ve got a hankering for some zombie horror, there are very few games out right now that will do the trick with the same level of visceral thrills as this one.