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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on Nintendo Switch 2 is a very impressive port that brings one of the generation’s best RPGs to Nintendo’s new console in great form. Docked mode is where the game shines, with largely stable performance and a level of visual fidelity that preserves the scale of...
Neverness to Everness is a gacha game that really has the potential to position itself amid the sea of currently available games. But there are a lot of small issues that keep it from unleashing its full potential, but the development team seems keen on fixing it up.
Mina the Hollower easily cements Yacht Club Games' capacity to deliver high-quality retro experiences. The game takes inspiration from several sources, both old and new, and carefully fine-tunes each into a polished experience that is both curated and customizable.
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is a cute experience that I had a lot of fun playing. While some stages do have some rather obtuse solutions to their puzzles, it's still a cute and fun experience that I enjoyed from start to finish.
Forza Horizon 6 is an excellent, high-quality racing game that finally gives players the chance to explore Japan with their favorite cars. Playground Games crafted an amazing open world full of fun content and exciting gameplay, all of which is backed by a stellar soundtrack and incredible direction on sound...
Coffee Talk Tokyo packs the late-night café up and moves it eastward with a formula that hasn't changed much in over half a decade. The vibe still works, but the writing overcorrects, and the city it's named after never really shows up.
Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar really does set a new standard for when it comes to remaking these classic experiences from the DS era, and I hope we see many more of these titles in the future. But sadly, perhaps in due to my own experiences with the PS5 platform...
Bubsy 4D is definitely the best game in the franchise. That may not be a particularly high hurdle to clear, but Fabraz did so with ease and raised the bar considerably for any upcoming title to follow. It has a great movement system and finally gives Bubsy an identity that's...
As a bullet hell first-person shooter, Luna Abyss might not achieve its full potential, but it accomplishes everything it sets out to do well enough. A haunting world and an evasive combat dance results in one of the most creatively bold shooters in recent years.
Clockwork Ambrosia is a decent Metroidvania with a really good gun customization feature. It's an indie project that's been in the works for 15 years now, since the team couldn't work full-time on it. A good game for fans of the genre, but one that won't really surprise you. It's...
Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes is a fantastic blend of both rougelite and RTS gameplay. Developers Alt Shift made a game that is packed to the brim with content, while at the same time not feeling too overwhelming. Suffering only slightly from the difficulty, this is an experience worth jumping into.
Mixtape is a beautiful love letter to music and friendship. The narrative is handled really well; in spite of its similarities to other coming-of-age stories, the characters are realized fantastically thanks to great dialogue and voice acting, and the music choices are incredible. While the gameplay is limited, the mechanics...