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The first Yakuza Kiwami was a stellar remake of a PS2 classic, enhancing the original game in so many ways while adding on a number of new features, story elements, and mechanics. Yakuza 2 is one of the best stories in the entire series, but I didn’t think there’d be...
Formula One can be a tough sport to keep up with if you’re not someone who pays attention to each Practice session, Qualifying, and everything in between. Driver changes, new teams and tracks, and rule changes can have a huge impact on how a season plays out and Codemasters has...
The appeal of the first Guacamelee was how it combined familiar Metroidvania structure with a unique style and extremely engaging combat. Drinkbox’s sequel doubles down on that with a even crazier story and a longer journey, but it often feels too familiar when it comes to gameplay.
It’s not hard at all to see where Death’s Gambit’s inspirations came from. The collection of shards, the bonfire-like checkpoints, and the interconnected world and level design all make it abundantly clear: similar to Salt and Sanctuary, Death’s Gambit is a 2D Souls-like that serves as an adoring love letter...
Without satisfying combat, traversal, and upgrade systems, roguelike games will struggle to keep players coming back for countless more runs. Essentially starting the game again each time, trying to improve as you go, will only be frustrating if there isn’t more to enjoy beyond the general premise. Motion Twin’s game,...
The bobby smirks at Arthur with his creepy, Cheshire cat-like grin, warning him not to get himself into any mischief or there’ll be hell to pay. He brandishes his baton menacingly, giving Arthur one last knowing look before turning away. It’s a tense moment, especially since you’re not sure if...
A co-op game is made great by being fun regardless of whether you and your partners are playing well or poorly, and Overcooked 2 absolutely perfects that. When everything goes smoothly, you all perform your roles perfectly, and nothing is set on fire. you feel like master chefs who are...
Nobody said law enforcement was going to be easy.
Trailers for The Banner Saga 3 used the phrase “no hero is safe,” and that couldn’t be truer. The latest entry in the narrative strategy series doubles down on the series’ anything can happen style, and it’s a harrowing, emotional journey that’ll keep players of the first two games hooked...
Octopath Traveler has rekindled a sense of fondness that I haven’t felt in JRPGs since I completed Persona 4 for the very first time. You know the feeling —that wonderful sentiment of adventure and mystery as you embark on a journey with a group of friends, resolving major problems together...
It’s been a long time since the Shining series has made its way out of Japan, with the last title being Shining Force EXA on the PS2 in 2007. Since then, the series has changed dramatically, taking cues from other franchises like the Tales series and turning into a party-based...
Editor’s Note: Twinfinite reviewed Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy last year, and much of our nitty-gritty analysis of the game itself is unchanged going into this review of the Nintendo Switch version. So we’ll be mostly honing in on the differences between the PS4 version that we reviewed last year,...
