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Citizen Sleeper 2 is a simple and yet challenging game, with an in depth story full of interesting characters. The controls are easy to use and remember as they appear on the screen next to the actions they control. The management aspect of the game is beautifully done, and the addition of the stress system and permanent penalties gives a need for caution and a real sense of risk to your actions.
Tales of Graces f Remastered is a JRPG which delivers a good story overall, fantastic combat and a good character building system outside of combat and one that will keep you occupied for a long time. If you're expecting new and improved features over the PS3 version then you won't find that however you will have access to all content from the get go.
Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero is a fun tactical JRPG with a great story and many systems to get to grips with for a fun pirate adventure, it may seem a bit complex for anyone not familiar and not all systems seem to be explained in depth, if at all, but once you get to grips with it theres a lot of fun to be had.
Fairy Tail 2 is a good game but not spectacular. Anyone wanting to find a new JRPG having never delved into this series may have a good time but it's hard to recommend as this is for a niche audience, mainly those familiar with the Manga series. As a player who is not however the narrative was lost on me pretty early on and the gameplay didn't grip me enough to keep me interested enough to come back.
While Flint: Treasure of Oblivion had a few frustrating moments, I found the experience to be thoroughly enjoyable and a great pirate game, with an engaging story and a unique way of telling it.
Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered is a love letter to fans of the franchise, showcasing the love and passion that the community have for one of gaming’s most beloved, yet forgotten franchises. Featuring renewed textures & stellar performance, Raina Audron and Aspyr have reinvigorated two of the best games ever made for the modern audience, and even though the gameplay is a bit outdated and archaic, it doesn’t detract from what is arguably one of the greatest stories ever told.
Fantasian: Neo Dimension is a unique stand alone JRPG that is a must play for any JRPG fan. It features rich unique visuals, fluid combat and a good amount of optional content with a difficulty that will keep you on your toes.
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is a solid remake and a re-imagining of an original Dragon Quest game that captures a lot of the original charm of the game and brings it to a modern standard with fantastic graphics, an overall great soundtrack as you would expect it to and captures the hearts of nostalgic fans of classic JRPG's.
While RetroRealms: Double Feature is visually and atmospherically well-crafted, it’s a bit of a mixed bag across the board. The platformer gameplay and 16-bit art style are great, but that’s ultimately where it reaches heights, as the core loop and grind is extremely tedious that will only really appeal to the niche it’s intended for. Horror fans and retro enthusiasts will appreciate the homage to classic films and games, but at £20 a pop, it’s hard to recommend the games as they currently are, making it hard to justify the purchase.
Overall Mortal Kombat 1 feels more like two steps back and one step forward if you are to compare this to Mortal Kombat 9 which in itself was also a soft reboot. The story mode was engaging and kept me wanting to play to find out what happens. New implementations like the Kameo system felt a nice new touch. Online mode though did not engage me, I just felt like there wasn't enough in it to make me really get into it. On top of that the microtransactions did make me feel a little uneased with the future in which one of my favourite fighting games of all time is going.
Chants of Sennaar could have been a fun and puzzling adventure game but was sadly brought down by it's complexity and difficult yet unique game mechanics. However, maybe I'm just not smart enough for this game but it is one hundred percent worth checking out if you love a good challenge and enjoy working out puzzles.
Lego 2K Drive is a lot of fun and worth playing if you'd like a little more chaos in your Forza Horizon or even just to feel the nostalgia that playing Lego games has to offer.
Velocity Noodle is an fast-paced, futuristic 2D platformer in which your main goal is to deliver noodles as fast as you can.
Post Void is an extremely fun yet stress inducing game that leaves the player on the edge of their seat trying to get beat their high score. I would recommend checking out Post Void if you get the chance.
I found Little Witch Nobeta to be a simplistic yet fun to play game with exciting boss fights, interesting enemies and unique abilities and spells which is only brought down by its somewhat repetitive environment and lack of engaging themes. Little Witch Nobeta is definitely worth checking out for yourself.
Even though Ishin is a remake and I was playing on the PlayStation 5, some of the systems still feel clunky and dated. I feel it's probably my bias towards the franchise, but it weirdly adds to its charm. The story is gripping and the use of familiar faces / characters draw you in like a historical soap-opera. The use of silly to absurd side stories gives you a well earned break from the seriousness of the plot. I honestly don't think that even after nearly 40hours of playtime, I have begun to scratch the surface of all that Like a Dragon: Ishin has to offer and I suspect that if you were new to the franchise that this would be an excellent starting point. There are a few places it falls down on though. Even with the use of the in game map; certain areas are a bit of a nightmare to navigate and I did encounter a few minor bugs, one of which had me falling through the map in a loop. Like a Dragon: Ishin will captivate players from start to finish. Whether you're a fan of the Yakuza/Like a Dragon series or are new to it, Like a Dragon: Ishin is sure to provide a challenge and an unforgettable gaming experience by combining it's immersive storyline with Incredible voice-acting, beautifully remastered and period appropriate visuals, familiar faces, excellent combat system.
Overall this game surprised me completely. A great tactical third-person shooter with exploration and epic boss battles. Apart from the graphics, which did let me down, Scars Above is a game you should buy if you are into sci-fi exploration or looking for a different take on the Soul's Bourne games.
I found Ten Dates uninteresting, boring and way too short which was able to keep me slightly invested with it's genuinely good acting and effective uses of music in scenes. However, I can understand that if this game was played by an individual from its target audience (which I don’t think I am) then I can see somebody finding some sort enjoyment from this game.
Mahokenshi is a great take on the Slay The Spire style game. Adding in its out elements and well thought out designs. At times the amount of text to read on screen can be a little overbearing, it did not take away from a very thrilling experience.
If you are going to blend all my favourite Rogue-like games together, you got to do it right, and in this case, Alchemy Sheep got it right. With only a few minor issues regarding balancing issues in the later game, this is a must-buy.