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Through TV and movie adaptions, Stine's stories live on through new generations. Goosebumps: Terror in Little Creek is yet another tale in this saga. I would encourage young players to try out this game, purely for the narrative and puzzle elements. The finicky controls are much more forgivable for young gamers, so Goosebumps would be a much more enjoyable experience for the intended audience. Any adult Goosebumps fans, however, will find themselves disappointed in the outcome.
Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar is a worthy addition to the Story of Seasons franchise, it has a really involving gameplay loop and plenty of things you can do, it has a fantastic soundtrack and a great level of care has gone into its voice acting which is not normally seen in farming sim games as a whole. The games performance and general graphic fidelity is outstanding on Switch considering the details that have gone into it, if you feel your original Switch needed a new lease of life then this is the game that will do it.
In Shambles Studio has my heart in shambles with this adorable August release. Catto's Post Office is a short yet devastatingly cute cosy game that captured my heart in the 42 minutes it took to complete.
Overall, ADAPL is a submersive game that explores topics of loneliness and fear through the narrative. The game is straightforward with simple controls, focused on dialogue and introspection. ADAPL is a good choice of game for players with patience and an interest in psychological themes. This was definitely one of the more interesting games I have played this year. You only need to carve out one hour to fully play and digest the content. It may not be everyone's cup of tea but it is worth a try.
An average mystery dungeon game that does not break any new grounds or reinvent the formula, it is on the lighter side of mechanics and easy to pick up and play, it is entertaining and worth a completion but I feel like replay-ability and a large plethora of side content is definitely something that is sorely needed.
Overall, I absolutely loved Mashina. Controls are easy and gameplay is straightforward, making it an excellent choice for a low-stakes game. Adapting the game to both keyboard and mouse introduced some issues, but for a two-man team this is an impressive milestone for version one.
While there may be a few negatives, Leenzee overall should be proud as Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is a solid game especially for a debut game, it honestly feels better than most established triple A developer games on release, one complaint I have seen is bugs and while I have not encountered any at all this is likely due to the fact I am lucky or they have all have been fixed so in this case at least the developers also listen. This is one that can sit proudly along the more established soulslike games and definitely deserves your time.
My Friendly Neighborhood toes the line between horror and humour, in an epic survival quest that turns nostalgia into apprehension. I definitely recommend this game to those looking for a less serious adventure that still provides the gratification and entertainment of bigger titles. I will certainly be revisiting it in my spare time.
Nostalgia is a powerful toolset and Neverwinter Nights 2 somewhat makes use of it for all the wrong reasons. It many not be the shining example that Baldur's Gate shows but the nostalgic factor and clunkiness somewhat works in its favour for a strange trip down memory lane.
A mostly competent remake with some bewildering gameplay decisions concerning ‘Pro Skater 4’. A sometimes beautiful looking game that gives fun 2 minute blasts of classic arcade skating action. Modifiers to make the experience enjoyable for first time skaters and the hardened elite of yesteryear. A myriad of online park creations add theoretical replay-ability. Essentially it is a test of your nostalgia lens.
Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army combines a unique setting with a good mix of action and exploration thrown in. If you want something different from the Persona series without worrying about a timer and trying to cram as much activity into a day as possible then Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army could be the game you are looking for to take off the edge.
Overall I thoroughly have enjoyed my time with Nice Day for Fishing, as I have seen a few of the Skits already I understood what was going on but as some of them I weren't aware of I still found them funny and overall the game as a whole is charming and tongue-in-cheek.
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma is a fresh take on the farming sim Rune Factory series providing players with a new and intuitive base building system whilst retaining farming, cooking and interacting with a new and varied cast of characters who all have their own charm which we've grown to love the series for. It has a battle system that is fair and engaging and the most in depth story to date making it feel in line with a more traditional JRPG.
A simplistic yet beautiful narrative game that purrs out such a strong message in life. CopyCat just simply has to be sat through, and I for one came out of it feeling far more appreciative than before.
Onimusha 2 is a beloved classic from the time when Capcom were the king of cheesy dialogue and fixed camera angles. Whilst the remaster can be seen as lazy, it has largely kept the 2002 release intact, complete with its difficult combat, infuriating puzzles, and stellar soundtrack, only offering performance improvements for modern systems. It’s definitely one to pick up if you’ve never played the original or fancy playing it again, as the game hasn’t been available for quite some time.
DOOM: The Dark Ages is a solid entry in one of gaming’s longest running franchises. Featuring a stellar combat system with a focus on larger scale battles, the game is only let down by a forgettable story and an even more forgettable soundtrack, in place of the magic that Mick Gordon produced on its predecessors. If you’re after a bloody spectacle, with large, open battlefields with hordes of enemies to tear through, then you’re in for a good time with DOOM: The Dark Ages.
I enjoyed this history trip down a classic game makers library. The package is very clean and easy to navigate. The inclusion of online play makes it one of the most convenient ways to play with others that can’t get to the arcade with you. While not all were hits, in my opinion this package includes plenty of great games to keep you busy on a nostalgia trip. One of my major gripes is the omission of ‘River City Ransom’ & ‘Double Dragon’.
Death End re;Quest Code Z is another game added to Compile Hearts mixed catalogue of games and sits on the lower side in terms of quality, it's certainly not the worst and at least they tried something new with the gameplay mechanics but ultimately these lacked and made what should of made a good tension building game even better.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is a safe remaster of the original Oblivion that does nothing new but gives it a new lease of life that it very much needed with a significant visual upgrade, including sharper textures, enhanced lighting and modern rendering using the Unreal 5 Engine.
Autopsy Simulator is the literal definition of a grotesque and unsettling mixed bag; whilst the level of detail and accuracy afforded to the autopsies is impressive, and it does manage to hold down a spooky atmosphere, it’s overall a bit too short and a bit too hand-holdy for most of the game. For fans of the simulation genre or shows like CSI, then it’s worth a look at, otherwise I’d wait for a sale before you begin dissecting this one.