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My only big issue with Luigi’s Mansion 2 is the same one I had when the original game was released 11 years ago – the major shift in tone from the original game. Granted, the 12-year gap between games means it would never be too similar, but the original title...
After you’ve played all the minigames once or twice and seen each of the locales, you’ll likely be a bit bored between character interactions, making this a tough sell for anyone outside of hardcore series fans. As someone who loves the series, I was able to still enjoy it after...
I ended up rather impressed with Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble’s multiplayer, which has a few different modes that all provide different but equally enjoyable experiences. One sort had a certain number of players saddled with a bomb, with the goal being to bump into another player to pass your...
Luminous features solid visuals, from the detailed fish to the vast ocean itself. I didn’t run into any major performance issues or stutters, even when playing with others on rather large oceanic maps. The sound design is pleasant, with the soft sounds and ambient aquatic noise making it especially easy...
One issue with Showtime! that seems to continue to become more common as the years go on is its frame rate. Throughout the game, the frame rate never seems too consistent, often wavering noticeably, with the worst drops thankfully occurring on the load screens. The sooner we can get a...
Given that both games are available separately on Steam for a lower price than this collection, it’s hard to justify purchasing this package instead of the sufficient original versions. Multiplayer being subpar means it’s robbed of its main selling point at the moment, barring a potential forthcoming update. As such,...
When the visuals work, though, they compliment the delightful music wonderfully and make for an incredibly pleasant vibe. Surfing on waves or navigating through a steamy bath world is surprisingly relaxing, despite the frantic and fast-paced platforming that’s occurring at pretty much all times.
Finally, there’s the music. Final Fantasy VII already had one of the greatest soundtracks of the medium, and like Remake, this new installment ups the ante with remixes that get you raring to battle, cry, or race Chocobos. I’ll be adding a lot of tracks to my own playlists from...
The presentation of Persona 3 Reload is truly second to none. The menus and visuals are gorgeous and absolutely full of style, once again raising the bar for presentation. Though a couple of the remixed songs don’t quite match up to their originals, the vast majority are excellent new takes...
The customization is a positive, as there are different costumes and color schemes to use for each character. From goofy Jujutsu Stroll alternate looks to canon designs, you can at least look however you wish when playing. The Ultimate Edition even includes a little minigame called Jujutsu RBI, based on...
There’s a wide range of content available in Tekken 8 – a pleasant change from how relentlessly monetized fighting games are. Tekken Ball is a goofy little side mode that combines volleyball with combat for a nice breather between battles, while Character Episodes provide fun little arcade endings for fans...
A major highlight of the collection is the Museum, which is filled to the brim with goodies. You can listen to the top-notch tracks from throughout the three games, watch cutscenes and videos, and look at concept art at your leisure. One great touch is the studio, which lets you...
