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To Nintendo fans who haven’t experienced Kingdom Hearts in its full splendor, this is an incredible time to jump in. These games are largely excellent action RPGs that are jam-packed with an out-there emotional story filled with oodles of Disney and Square Enix references. The curious thing I experienced while...
Well Dweller doesn’t overplay its hand. It may seem incomprehensible at first glance, but through its thoughtful design, gorgeous artstyle and engaging combat it feels like another one of those must-play indie Metroidvanias. I have yet to play Crypt Custodian or Islets, but Kyle Thompson is now absolutely on my...
So no, I did not like LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. A game that uses the Batman license to upsell you DLC, costumes and references the second you boot up the game. Did you know you get special costumes if you link your HBO Max account to the...
For those who have never played an Octopath Traveler, there are threads in the first game that get tugged on gently in Octopath 2 and much more strongly in Octopath 0. It’s a satisfying turn-based RPG in its own right, and I thoroughly enjoyed it back in 2018, but if...
I mean, it’s a nice visual upgrade, making the HD-2D visuals pop at 60 frames per second at an increased resolution that appears to be in line with Octopath Traveler 0’s Switch 2 performance. But that’s all it is. It’s Octopath Traveler II, exactly as it was on the original...
DYNASTY WARRIORS 3: Complete Edition Remastered is a wordy title for what is the most accessible and sharpest way to play the PlayStation 2 classic. It’s a pretty good game with occasional levels of frustration and some slightly-anachronistic game design. But that’s also why it works. This...
Toem 2
Sequels tend to get lost in the weeds of expanding scope, but Something We Made set out to simply improve and build upon what made the original TOEM pretty engaging. TOEM 2 is not groundbreaking. You may only notice the improvements when putting it side-by-side with the original. That is...
The question, then, is whether folks who already own Dragon Quest XI on Switch should double dip, especially since there’s no discounted upgrade path or save data carry over. If you’re a sucker for games running at 60fps or 1440p and really want to playthrough this amazing RPG again with...
This year’s version of Madden on Switch 2 was not made under the new regime at Electronic Arts, but with the promise of expense cuts and the pile of debt the company owes, I worry for what happens to this brand of football video game in the future. I have...
What TCG Card Shop Simulator brings to the larger genre of shop simulators, is a real understanding of working in this exact kind of shop. That comes through in its unique multilayered approach to item values both sealed and opened. You’ll even need to have air freshener on hand for...
I’m glad Konami is putting in the effort in getting this series the proper attention it deserves through these Master Collections. Of course I am happy to speculate wildly about a potential Master Collection Vol. 3. I’d love to have a native version of MGS V on the go, yet...
