Game8's Reviews
Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions is a unique entry in the world of sports games, allowing players to experience the thrill of Quidditch in a way that hasn’t been fully realized before. The game’s strengths lie in its fun and engaging gameplay mechanics, smooth flying controls, and the nostalgic charm that resonates with fans of the franchise. However, the game falls short in several areas, such as its lack of a cohesive story, repetitive commentary, and the somewhat underwhelming audio experience. While it’s an enjoyable game, it feels more like a strong side dish than a full-course meal
Amidst a string of lackluster Fairy Tail games, FAIRY TAIL: DUNGEONS breaks the mold, delivering an experience that truly does the series justice. It’s safe to say this is the best Fairy Tail game out there right now. While it’s not without its flaws, the captivating deckbuilding gameplay more than compensates, offering fans countless hours of fun while capturing the true spirit of the guild.
Immortal. That’s the word that best captures the timeless essence of Age of Mythology. Even now, remade for a new era with fresh values, its addictive gameplay and enduring storytelling continue to evoke the splendor of RTS greatness for a new generation of players. Yes, it may still bear some of the quirks and flaws of its original incarnation, but it also carries with it the brilliant game design that the world has long since forgotten. This is a tale retold—and one I’m eager to experience all over again.
Rome certainly wasn’t built in a day, and MEMORIAPOLIS is a testament to that old adage in its current, half-finished state. It came out of the Colosseum gates with a bunch of new features, executed with varying degrees of success. However, its visual style has already been refined to an iconic level, even at this early stage of development. MEMORIAPOLIS has the potential to deliver the experience that Civilization VII aspires to offer, but whether it will surpass or even equal that promise remains to be seen.
Squirrel With A Gun is a solid comedic experience that comes with a pretty decent 3D action shooter platformer experience. It has a good variety of different tools at your disposal to get through the game’s multiple levels, while having a good number of collectibles to keep you interested during your playthrough. It does have a bit of a problem of being a bit too repetitive after a few hours though, which makes the game a lot less interesting. It’s not the most compelling or most demanding game out there as a platformer, but it does get an award for being one of the funnier ones.
WitchSpring R’s evolution from its humble mobile origins is an impressive achievement worthy of high praise. Every aspect has been significantly upgraded from the original game. Not only does it feature improved audiovisuals, but the narrative and gameplay have also greatly benefited from the game's development for PC and console platforms. Additionally, due to the game's accessibility, it is highly recommended for anyone even remotely interested in RPGs.
GUNDAM BREAKER 4 is a shockingly acceptable and genuine sequel to the acclaimed Gundam Breaker 3. However, that does not mean it is exceptional by any measure. In fact, the entire product feels too risk-averse to warrant any special attention. The only aspects in its favor are the Gundam Breaker series’ Gunpla assembly feature and its commendable audio. Otherwise, it is an unremarkable mecha game that feels more suited to the past than as a modern sequel to one of the best Gundam games released in the past decade.
Crypt Custodian is an amazing isometric metroidvania that does everything quite well. It has a great art style, atmospheric music, simple-to-follow gameplay, and a compelling story to boot. It’s a gem of an indie game that deserves every bit of attention, and I can attest that you won’t be disappointed. It’s perfect for those looking to play a metroidvania like Hollow Knight to take their minds off of Silksong, and even better for those looking for a great metroidvania to play.
Visions of Mana is a truly remarkable and heartfelt revival of the often-overlooked Seiken Densetsu series. This much-needed update brings new energy to the 30-year-old RPG franchise, providing an engaging adventure from beginning to end, even with a few minor bumps along the way. It stands as the pinnacle of gameplay and storytelling in the Mana series, offering something truly magical for both longtime fans and newcomers alike.
Tactical Breach Wizards made a bold statement when it entered the scene. It showed that great visuals don't require ultra-detailed graphics or flawless animations. It demonstrated that tactical turn-based gameplay can be both fun and challenging without being unforgiving. Most importantly, it proved that when good ideas are executed with creativity and passion, the result is something truly exceptional. With all it's achieved, it's clear that Tactical Breach Wizards has little left to prove.
Tales of Toyotoki is a story about life, companionship, tribulations, and romance, conveyed through the experiences of a group of well-developed characters, centered around a pair with unusual circumstances. It is a hilarious, romantic, and genuine tale whose simplicity in design allows the characters to shine through the narrative. But although it’s slightly expensive for a barebones visual novel, the experience of reading its magical story alone makes it well worth every cent.
It's hard to believe that Concord has been in development for nearly a decade because, by the time I played it, I was left wondering where all that time and effort went. The game’s visuals and audio do show signs of careful curation and actual effort, but the gameplay and character design feel unworthy of such a lengthy development period. Add to that an incredibly anti-consumer monetization scheme, and you’re left with a game that didn’t just fail to hit the ground running—it hit the ground and died. It’s almost tragic to see eight years of work culminate in such a visually appealing, yet lifeless, game.
Galaxy Burger is a charming cooking simulation game that places you in the role of a new chef running a burger joint in space. The game offers a straightforward yet addictive experience, with a focus on managing orders, expanding your kitchen, and handling a growing array of cooking tasks. While it excels in many areas, such as its intuitive recipe guide and gradual difficulty curve, it falls short in a few key aspects. The basic character design, occasional audio mismatches, and lack of narrative depth contribute to its overall score. Despite these shortcomings, the game's engaging mechanics and steady progression make it a worthwhile experience for fans of the genre.
In a year full of different action RPGs, Black Myth: Wukong lives up to the hype, as it plays to its strengths quite well. It’s able to differentiate itself from the countless games in the same genre with its unique setting, engaging gameplay, and breathtaking visuals. It’s not a perfect game, however, as it has a few flaws that become apparent with its narrative and not-so-interesting level design. Nevertheless, Black Myth: Wukong is an amazing entry to kick off a series, and if they’re going to make sequels, you can expect us to play them as well.
Mediocrity achieved through an imbalance of content and aesthetics. Castaway is at an unfortunate place where it’ll inevitably be drowned out and forgotten due to a lack of anything noteworthy to remember it aside from its exceedingly short gameplay. Yes, it’s cheap, but so are other much more satisfying and complete games. In a way, it almost feels like it’s a demo being marketed as a complete game.
Kena: Bridge of Spirits is an enchanting game that strikes a balance between stunning visuals, engaging gameplay, and a heartfelt story. While it may not be perfect—falling short in areas like character depth and gameplay complexity—it excels in creating a visually captivating world filled with emotional weight. The score reflects a game that is solid in all aspects but doesn’t quite reach the heights of a masterpiece. Still, for those looking for a beautiful, indie experience that rivals AAA titles, Kena is well worth your time.
Mika and The Witch’s Mountain is basically Kiki’s Delivery Service if it was a game. It captures all the charm and coziness of a Miyazaki film, paired with its simple but equally relaxing gameplay. Sure, it has some bugs and could use a few improvements, but despite that, it's a Ghibli fan’s dream come true.
CyberCorp is an above average game severely weighed down by its general lack of excitement, novelty, and polish.And unfortunately, it’s competing in a genre dominated by a lot of exciting finds. It would take far too much time to fix everything missing from the game, but considering its early access state, CyberCorp has plenty of time to spare.
Madden 25 is, without a doubt, an improvement from its predecessor. With better physics and gameplay features, it’s a way better game than it was before. Not only that, the game also ups the realistic graphics that it already had, with more animations, better scans, and more attention to detail. However, the game still keeps up with its online-only game modes, which may put some people off, especially if they just want to play certain game modes, like Superstar Mode. Ultimately, however, when compared to EA’s other recently released football simulation, College Football 25, it feels a lot less authentic than it could’ve been.
FNaF: Into the Pit is an excellent survival horror game that both fans of the series and complete newcomers can enjoy. Although it is rather weighed down by its limited gameplay and short clear time, its great story and outstanding audiovisuals do more than enough to make every cent spent worth it. Plus, as a game that’s easy for those unfamiliar with FNaF to get into, it can also serve as a good entry point into the series