Sarim Irfan
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Stealth games tread a fine line. To create true tension without completely disempowering the player is no small feat. It requires finesse—an understanding of what brings complication without frustration, and a willingness to let the player experiment. From developer Spikewave Games, Evotinction accomplishes… absolutely none of the above.
With great movement to carry it over its myriad stumbles, Akimbot does its best to both live up to it inspirations and carve out an identity of its own.
From Squid Shock Studios, Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus is a stunning metroidvania with a large platforming focus. Bō displays impressive potential throughout its runtime, combining smooth traversal with unique combat mechanics to such a degree that I can describe it as a true romp. Unfortunately, that potential is never...
From RedCandleGames, Nine Sols is an indie Soulslike Metroidvania. At this current point in time, that exact combination of words feels anything but unique. The indie scene, though brilliantly diverse and innovative, is chock full of games trying to establish a new spin on seamless exploration and punishing combat. Many...
Sucker for Love: Date to Die For is everything it sets out to be and more, even with its few stumbles. For fans of any one of the genres or influences it honours, you are in for a smile-inducing, yum-awakening treat.
Felt and fabric do a pretty picture make. There’s joy in the children’s cartoon aesthetic, in the idea of sock puppet-adjacent friends going on a bright adventure. The image evokes nostalgia for childhood Saturday mornings; for wide-eyed excitement; for simpler times. In the case of Ufouria, however, these particular times...
Tekken 8
Content rich, mechanically deep, and stunning from an audiovisual sense, Tekken 8 cements itself as the current king of fighters for newcomers and veterans alike.
With equal parts heart, art, and spark, Invincible Presents: Atom Eve is a short and sweet visual novel that both new and existing fans of the series will have a ball with.
A deadly and delightful dance of blood and unholy darkness, The Last Faith is an enjoyable Metroidvania that honors its inspirations while being a fun time in its own right.
Fighting games are no stranger to reinventions—they do it with every iteration. However, something as grand as an entire narrative reboot is a slightly bigger undertaking. Crafting a timeline is hard work. There’s lore to rewrite, worlds to build, and fanservice to find space for. Fortunately, these responsibilities also present...
Armored Core VI revives an old series and takes it to brand new heights, creating an addictive gameplay loop that will keep me playing to NG++ and beyond.
