Andrew Stretch
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The Remake Of The End Of The Greatest RPG Of All Time is a fun escape room that merges discovery with combat like puzzles and a fun meta element. I do wish some puzzles had been a bit harder to guess, so I wouldn't have strayed too far though.
Directive 8020 does a lot correctly, but tends to get in its own way instead of letting the player sit in the uncomfortableness. The new Turning Point system makes exploring new outcomes a breeze.
Resident Evil Requiem does a good job creating a classic Resident Evil experience, while also giving the characters and story room to breathe through swapping protagonists. Fun (and scary) from the first moment you're jumpscared!
Tarsier's Reanimal is a fun and creepy adventure to spend alone or with a friend for a few hours, the co-op experience doesn't add much but you'll be able to bounce ideas of the deeper story as you're escaping from hellish birds
Deadpool VR is an arcadey hack and slash adventure with the promise of a Deadpool that never stops talking. While some of the cutscenes are longwinded and the melee gameplay isn't great the shooting and movement options allow you to set up fun combos. There's a lot of replayability, but long levels might discourage you from too much backtracking.
Pokémon Legends ZA is an incredible new entry set in a world that's as alive as the characters that inhabit it. The new battle system adds a unique level of chaos to keep battles constantly fresh, and exploring the world for new Pokémon never gets old.
Little Nightmares III is faithful to its predecessors while also adding interesting Co-op gameplay. The story is fun and doesn't overstay its welcome, and the co-op mechanics enhance in some areas, while detracting in others.
Digimon Story: Time Stranger delivers an excellent narrative, with some weaker side-quests, that builds a living and breathing Digital World where you get to grow with allies. Combat is filled with limitless possibilities and hundreds of cool monsters to grow. It's a fantastic evolution for current Digimon fans, and also a great jumping-on point for those new to the franchise.
Claws of Awaji is more of the base AC Shadows game. A beautiful world whose open storytelling style does far more to hurt than help, while the new weapon and one of the boss fights are a nice positive, the rest spends too much time being bland or getting in it's own way.
Abyssus is a fast-paced game to play with your friends. It perfectly balances gameplay for those who just want to reach the end vs. those who want to challenge themselves.