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This title’s biggest strengths are probably the city’s atmosphere and the interesting day-management system. But, to be fair overall, Samson didn’t turn out very well. The combat, which constitutes the main core of gameplay, is undermined by repetitive animations and really strange enemy behaviour. Driving may actually be fun… if, of course, you are actually able to find any car nearby. A lot of technical issues drag the game down. It was simply released far too early. If the reviews haven’t discouraged you and you still want to try Samson out, at least wait for some patches. At the moment, it’s not really worth your time.
Hopefully others can have a good time with this beautiful looking, sweetly written title, because I’m sure Little Nemo and the Guardians of Slumberland is going to be a banger in the right hands. And perhaps, someday, a console port will arrive and make my world a brighter place. But, at the current time, I’m afraid I have to wake up from this one and realize it was all just a dream. Little Nemo is not here for my enjoyment: it’s merely a fading illusion, and now I must face the real world, which, thankfully, is front and center for my eyes.
The point is that Raccoin is positively built to be the time trap of your dreams. It’s got so many visual stimulations, an absurd combination factor, and just enough glitches to make it fun and remind you it’s not actually in an arcade. It’s so cute and detailed, and there’s honestly a ton to unlock if this grooves with you. It’s a brilliant and devilishly captivating game, and I’m thrilled it’s on PC so I can physically walk away from it when I need to.
Beyond Words nails its premise and its mixture of gameplay styles. Literally labelling it “Balatro meets Scrabble” is the best praise it can receive; it has the potential to become something as addictive as its sources of inspiration. All it really needs to do, in order to truly shine in the future, is tweak some of its overly demanding scoring thresholds, which can be a bit frustrating at times, making you rely more on luck than your actual vocabulary skills. Nevertheless, this one is a delightful breath of fresh air.
It’s got some flaws, but so does the human experience, and Incantation embraces the madness, the terror and the very real sense of trying to save someone who may be beyond saving. It’s scary, it’s stressful, and it’s got moments of sad beauty that keeps you invested in the story until the brutal end. People who’ve watched the movie will have a fantastic new perspective, but those coming in cold will still find a tense, upsetting experience that really makes you question: what cost is too great?
Where The Occultist really pulls you in is its engaging story. Sure, the “dark cult” angle is a familiar territory, but the title still manages to feel fresh – largely thanks to intriguing NPCs. Gameplay-wise, it’s not trailblazing, but thankfully it avoids turning into just another walking simulator. The title features some simple yet interesting puzzles and mechanics. On the downside, clear budget limitations and performance hiccups show through. Still, all things considered, the game turns out to be captivating and enjoyable enough.
I love every almost single aspect about South of Midnight… in theory. I loved its setting, I thought its story was captivating and really well-written, its gameplay was decent enough to never annoy me, and boy oh boy, this soundtrack is a thing of beauty. I gotta say, I also appreciate the fact Microsoft even bothered porting a AAA game from one of their first-party studios into Nintendo’s new machine. That being said, this particular port is plagued with performance issues.
If you’re a fan of beat ‘em ups, and don’t mind something a little rough around the edges, there’s a lot to like here. Rushing Beat X: Return of the Brawl Brothers doesn’t offer much in terms of post-game content, but for jumping in with a friend and clearing out the streets now and then, you could do a lot worse than this scrappy Jaleco throwback.
I Am Jesus Christ is not a good game, nor does it do well in educating in a fun way. Sure, it may be better than the last Jesus Christ game we just reviewed, but that is an extremely low bar. I liked the idea of having open spaces to freely help out the ones in need, but the rest just falls short in just about everyway. The AI voices are distractingly bad, and the mini games are boring and tiresome. The most fun I had was sprinting around the city parkouring off fences, barrels, and rooftops like a holy acrobat.
Even though it wasn’t quite the bizarre comedy I thought it was going to be, it proved to be a delightful and thought-provoking time. I would like to take a moment to provide a word of caution though, as if you’re currently dealing with some more serious mental health issues, then this game might bring up some unpleasantness, especially if you haven’t dealt with things properly. That said, Vampire Therapist treats mental health issues with the utmost respect and is a surprisingly deep game that’s worth sinking your teeth into if this sort of thing interests you.
Dragonkin: The Banished is a solid title. With satisfying combat, solid visuals, and intriguing ways to optimize your builds, it provides hours of enjoyment. It’s not flawless, yet it unquestionably deserves more recognition than it has received so far.
The Switch 2 port of Resident Evil Requiem basically sold me on the system’s potential as a whole. If other ports felt like small appetizers and proofs of concept, this felt like the real deal: I am sold on the system’s capabilities, graphical output, and overall potential. Grabbing this game on the Switch 2 doesn’t feel like a setback: you’re going to have the same experience as anyone else, with great graphics, decent enough performance, and the added benefit of portability.
I screamed, I shouted, I cursed the developers’ mothers dozens of times. Super Meat Boy 3D did what it needed to do with honors. But I never wanted to quit in frustration. The game knew how to motivate me, to make me want to attempt one more try, even if some levels felt impossible, and the boss battles were the absolute bane of my existence. All in all, a mostly smooth transition from 2D side-scrolling, to a 3D, semi freeforming format.
Delightful and engaging, Reclaim! hooked me from the very start. It’s weird, it’s offbeat, but it’s pure and unabashed, and that’s really something else. It might not be an adventure for me to visit again, but it’s one that will help share the significance of so many. For gamers who are out of touch with their own antiquity, Reclaim! Azhe-giiwewining might be the right path home.
So who is The NewZealand Story: Untold Adventure for? The 1980s original wasn’t that impressive to begin with, and considering the fact this remake retains every single element featured in its predecessor, just updating it with improved visuals, my guess is that you’ll enjoy it if you were an Amiga owner who grew up with the famed 1989 port back in the day. There is very little in terms of gameplay that makes this game stand out.
There’s no shame in admitting you want to buy the Marvel MaXimum Collection purely and solely due to its magnificent port of the X-Men arcade game. It’s worth the price of admission alone. Think of the rest of the package as a bonus. You might be impressed with some of the games in this package, such as Maximum Carnage on the SNES, but the biggest chunk of this library is here as pieces of nostalgic novelty at best. There’s nothing wrong about it.
With all that said and done, the pros far outweigh the cons. GRIDbeat! is truly something marvelous in the music and the engagement. You get sucked in immediately, nodding your head and becoming enthralled in the movement, the mystique and the melody.
Basically, what Neopets Mini Mega Games Collection has to offer is a chance for people who grew up with the web game to experience it all again, just with more detail than it had 20 plus years ago. There is a pretty wide variety of games included, so in a way there is something here for everyone. A few of them even support two players, which makes it easy to play with your kids or your partner, and that is a nice touch for a collection like this.
Now, I won’t sit here and say that the game is ugly and it’s not worth a playthrough. It still has a beautiful artistic style, and it’s filled with many heartfelt moments. If you’ve never played Kena: Bridge of Spirits and you only have a Switch 2 or want to play it on-the-go, this is still a fine port that runs well. It’s by no means broken. However, if you’ve played this before, just know that you’re getting a worse looking version than the PS4 even while docked.
If you are looking for a new, or very old, fighter to jump into after all the recent changes in Street Fighter and Tekken, and you want something that will honestly beat you black and blue until you come out the other side feeling like a borderline black belt, Virtua Fighter 5: R.E.V.O World Stage is a pretty tasty package of brutality, as long as you are willing to put the time in. It has more single player content than the game has seen since its original release, but the real focus is still very much on online play. Personally, I am always happy to get my teeth kicked in on Ranked, so I cannot help but recommend this one.