Netto’s Game Room's Reviews
Yakuza 0 is an outstanding game. There's no denying that. While the Japanese crime drama story might not appeal to everyone -- it's something worth giving a chance. If you're willing to do so, then you'll find a game with a rich story, great character development, multiple mysteries to uncover, fun beat em up style gameplay, and loads of extras and mini games to keep you busy. It's a huge game, with a little bit of everything, that will appeal to a wide verity of people.
Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore is a unique game. It mixes classic SMT dungeon crawling, with Fire Emblem systems, and puts it all to a music filled story. While it’s plot really isn’t it’s strong point, the characters are still fun and likable, and the gameplay is pretty solid. It’s nothing outstanding by any means, especially compared to other SMT titles, but it’s still good enough to stand on it’s own. It’s a great way for newcomers to get introduced to the series, and is something worth checking out if you are already a fan.
Trails of Cold Steel is a solid JRPG, and a great entry in the Trails series. The characters start out a little rough, but as you get to know them they really grow on you. The world and character development is spot on, you get to visit a lot of interesting locations and meet a lot of great characters, and the game as a whole does a good job of making you feel like you're living Rean's life. It's very easy to become attached to this world, and once you're sucked in you never want to leave. However that doesn't mean the game is perfect, and there are some hurdles newcomers will have to get over before they can truly judge the game.
RE2 is a great game, and one well worth playing. Even if you haven't played a Resident Evil game before, or if the difficulty had scared you off, that shouldn't stop you from playing this one. The game's easy mode is perfect for newcomers, and it's hardcore mode is great for long time series fans. It's a game that was made for everyone, and one you should give a chance if you haven't already. This is Capcom at their finest.
Muv-Luv isn't a story that's so black and white, and that can make it hard for some people to get into at first. When Extra first starts up it really does seem like a generic anime dating sim. Bright and colorful characters, most of the cast is female, and Takeru gets into a lot of stupid situations. It doesn't seem like anything special, and it's pretty easy for someone to be turned off by it. Despite all of this however, the game does a great job of introducing these characters, and it does a really good job of making you feel like you're Takeru. You easily become invested in this guy's life, and you can't help but want to see what happens next to him and his friends. Yeah it can drag on at times, but it's pretty enjoyable as well. The Japanese voice acting is pretty high quality, and the more animated scenes help liven up the story. It's these extra miles that help keep you drawn in, and make it easier to continue pushing forward with it's story. But even so, it's not actually until Unlimited starts up that the main plot presents itself, and it's possible many will drop the game before reaching this point. For those who do stick it out though, they are greeted with the start of one of the craziest sci-fi stories to have ever been written.
Monster Hunter World is not a game for everyone, and because of that it's really difficult to say what exactly is good or bad about the game. One thing that needs to be made absolutely clear though, is the fact that this is a boss fighting game, and not a story focused one. If you only want a story, then stop now. This game is not for you. If you want to challenge yourself by going against bigger and stronger bosses however, then by all means give this one a shot! On the plus side the game is really newbie friendly, it looks amazing, the combat feels great, and the world really does feel alive. It's a game that finally makes good on it's promise of having a living breathing world like we expected to see with the first Monster Hunter, and it's quality of life improvements greatly improve the experience. It's also packed full of content, and can keep you busy for quite a long time. Really, for what it is, there's not much actually "wrong" with it. However not all long time fans may see it that way.
Sea of Thieves really is a fun game, and it's even better with friends. The cartoony art style is great, the ocean waves look amazing (especially on max settings if you have a PC or Xbox One X), and it's a game that lets you role play and live out your pirate dreams. There are a lot of islands to explore, things to unlock, the kraken to fight, players to encounter, and treasure to find. It's just a massive hangout game where you can do whatever you want to do.
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is a massive game. The story alone can take well over 80 to 90 hours to complete, but that playtime can easily be doubled (or tippled) if you set out to complete all side stories and side quests. On top of that, the music is great, the cell shaded anime graphic style looks nice, the world is nice and big and open, and the story is really interesting. Those who have played a Xeno game (any of the series) before may already know what to expect out of this type of game, but it is still filled with plenty of plot twists even fans wouldn't see coming. In short, it's a really good game, and possibly one of the best JRPGs out there. Of course, that doesn't mean it is perfect.
Sonic Forces is not an easy game to judge, and honestly it's a game that many will either like for what it is, or flat out hate it. On one hand the game's music is pretty good, the voice acting is great, the Avatar system is interesting, and it has both Modern and Classic gameplay... But on the other, it also feels like a major down grade from 2011's Sonic Generations.
Although The Evil Within can provide horror fans with a fun, yet stressful, challenge, the game itself is not without it's issues. On the bright side, the game is pretty long for it's genre, the stealth system is great, the areas are unique and constantly change things up, and the upgrade system gives you the freedom to play how you want. There's no real right or wrong way to play this, and experienced players can even take on the hardest difficulty to push themselves even further. There is a lot to love here if you're a stealth or horror fan, and in many ways The Evil Within does capture that classic horror game feel.
Resident Evil 7 is a solid game and a nice return to the series' roots. Although it's focused on new characters in what some may consider a side story to the main story line, it's still interesting with a mystery you'll want to get to the bottom of. The setting is well crafted with a good sense of horror, the inventory and resource management works perfectly, the combat is smooth, and the game never overstays it's welcome. It constantly throws something new at you, and by the end of the possible 12-15 hours you may spend on the initial run, you'll feel compelled to dive back in and work on the extra challenges. Madhouse with it's changed item placements, and limited saving is also a great challenge for classic fans, and the standard difficulties are perfect for both old timers and newcomers alike. The game is a lot of fun (especially when playing in VR), and well worth the time.
Here They Lie was a short but fun trip through a nightmare world. While it isn't overly scary, the fear of the unknown keeps you on edge, and the handful of jump scares WILL make you jump. The world has a great sense of scale, the story is very strange and disturbing, and when it's over there's at least some incentive to jump back in. Although the world is largely linear, there is some exploration, a few moral choices, and two endings, and there is plenty for you to stop and look at. It's a unique experience, and well worth going through at least once if you can.
Robinson is a fun little game. Seeing all of the dinosaurs up close was a lot of fun, and the environments you get to explore were pretty unique. Having a pet dino was cool, and using her to solve puzzles was a unique idea as well. The climbing was a really fun mechanic, and the slight fear of the unknown both kept me going and sometimes held me back. In general I really enjoyed my time with this game, and I really loved that dinosaur museum feeling it gave off. It was like having my own personal exhibit right at home, and it was a world I didn't want to leave; however, it didn't last long.
Games like these can sometimes be hard to judge, especially considering everyone enjoys different types of games. While Loading Human isn't much different from other motion control and PC adventure games we've seen in the past, VR does add a whole new level to the experience. Being in Loading Human is an interesting experience from start to finish. If this is one of the first VR games you've played, it's sure to impress you in that regard. The sunset when looking out the window, your trip into the lab near the start of the game, and the hologram in the lab are just a handful of things you'll never forget about this game. Also, as simple as the mechanics might be, everything else about the game does work and helps it feel more "real." Being able to pick up almost anything calls back to the early days of the Wii and motion control, and using both hands to hold and operate tablets and other devices feels natural. A lot of the things you do in game are simplistic, but the experience itself makes up for it.
It's not easy to point out both the good and bad in a game like Mighty No 9, but you can easily see where things could have been much better.
If you're a fan of sci-fi, drama, comedy, or even a bit of romance - then Steins;Gate is something you shouldn't pass up. El Psy Kangroo.