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Etrange Overlord is a "sushi lane musical action adventure" game full of comedy and anime tropes that captivates anime watchers and gamers alike. The game takes some cues from the tower-defense genre to make for a compelling combat system, and despite some gameplay setbacks, Etrange Overlord manages to keep you...
I went into DAMON and BABY with almost no experience in twin-stick shooters, but it ended up being a genuinely fun and charming surprise that kept me coming back. While the story and some mechanics feel undercooked, and losing progress can be frustrating, the combat, customization, and overall journey easily...
Pokémon Pokopia has shattered pretty much all the expectations I had of this game, and it deserves every praise it can get. This is precisely the type of game that, even if you boot it up for just a few short minutes, I guarantee you there will always be something...
Scott Pilgrim EX is a great beat-em-up and entry in the Scott Pilgrim series. The narrative and presentation does a great job at paying tribute to other entries in the series, while the gameplay manages to be thrilling from beginning to end, thanks to a great world and satisfying combat....
FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE is a triumphant return for the series. It maintains the gameplay core and narrative of the original game, while adding exciting new features like a new over-the-shoulder perspective and new mechanics. There are some major issues, such as with pacing, the lackluster side stories,...
Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition is the best way you can play the original 1995 game. Tons of quality of life additions, as well as good emulation on modern platforms, make the game an easy recommendation. However, small problems like the lack of the original game's soundtrack prevent it from being...
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties is a remake and new side story that both improves and subtracts from the original Yakuza 3, making it a mixed bag of a title for those who were wanting a definitive and improved version of the PS3 game. Although the new content additions...
Striking out as a Rider with your favorite Monstie buddies is more satisfying than ever before. Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection holds the main series traditions close to its heart while building on top of the already solid base of its predecessors. Egg Hunting, quelling unnatural events, monster raising,...
City Hunter is a remaster of the 1990 game released for the TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine. A product of the time that suffers from level design issues, partly offset by it's length and slight replayability. Although the remaster itself is nothing short of great. Giving all the modern additions you would want,...
I really wanted to like Homura Hime more than I did, because you can tell there was a lot of heart and thought put into it. Sadly, the fantastic combat and great art are let down by some questionable design choices and a lackluster story. I can only recommend Homura...
Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf is an auditory and visual masterpiece. The clash of machine and nature may be an old trope, but it results in a beautiful aesthetic and soundscape. As for the gameplay, the puzzle-solving is passable, but the lack of replayability may turn some...
The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince is a short and wholesome 2D puzzle-platforming adventure game that puts players in the shoes of a wolf-turned-princess that wants to right the wrongs for a prince she accidentally blinded. This title's gameplay is simplistic, but it makes way for a beautiful storybook...
