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Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties

Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties

While Kiwami 3 does bring several quality of life changes, as well as being rebuilt in the Dragon Engine, it also suffers from a host of pacing issues, cut content, and a horrific casting choice that will likely overshadow any good this game provides. 

Disgaea 7 Complete

Disgaea 7 Complete

While an upgrade path would have been ideal, Disgaea 7 Complete has a wealth of content to keep you busy for hundreds, if not thousands, of hours. The main story can certainly entertain, but I found more enjoyment out of the DLC, even if the DLC stories are not voiced, which is a major disappointment.

Neva: Prologue

Neva: Prologue

Neva: Prologue tells us the story of how Alba met Neva, her trusted wolf companion. Early into this glimpse of their past, Alba stumbles upon a small wolf cub. When u first meet Neva, they run away, but freeing them from behind a cracked pillar causes them to follow you, eager to find out who their rescuer is.

Ys X: Proud Nordics

Ys X: Proud Nordics

Proud Nordics does provide some fine quality of life features, but they are still encased in an adventure that is nowhere as good as the previous entries in the series. The new content is fine for what it is, but does little to push the story forward, and is only for those who loved the story and want to deep dive into the lore.

Under the Island

Under the Island

As Nia moves to a new town, her life gets turned upside down when the ground swallows her up to then place her on the journey of a whole new adventure. Under the Island was a pleasant surprise, and a wonderful delight.

Gear.Club Unlimited 3

Gear.Club Unlimited 3

From Paris to Japan, you'll take on over 50 courses, purchase and drive up to 40 exotic cars, from top European and Japanese manufacturers such as Bugatti, Mazda, Nissan, and Porsche, as you attempt to build a Gear Club in Japan and lure in top talent to make your dream a reality.

REANIMAL

REANIMAL

Ultimately, the game’s few technical issues are completely overshadowed by Reanimals' excellence across world design, environmental storytelling, and set-piece moments, not to mention its eerie use of audio, especially via headphones.

Winter Burrow

Winter Burrow

Winter Burrow is a cozy survival sim as you play as a mouse, desperate to survive the winter in your once occupied home, however, on this journey you will assist and befriend a bunch of different critters that would normally be quite removed from each other and incompatible.

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined

I was unsure going into Dragon Quest VII Reimagined whether the game would meet my expectations and if I would cherish it as much as many players have for years. Ultimately, I have loved my time with this reimagined classic.

I Hate this Place

I Hate this Place

I Hate This Place tells a new story set in the confines of this richly detailed world. As Elena, you'll battle monstrosities and horrors as you attempt to find your missing friend, Lou, after a ritual goes horribly horribly wrong. To be fair, have rituals in horror stories ever gone right? Yeah, didn't think so.

Ebola Village

Ebola Village

Ebola Village is clearly a game built around its inspirations, but that is putting it mildly. When it isn’t ripping on other game’s ideas, it is providing awful movement, poorly modeled zombies, and a general lack of care across the board for almost anything it does.

MIO: Memories in Orbit

MIO: Memories in Orbit

Despite some poor choices and an unreliable mechanic, not to mention the annoyance that are the tremors, I still had a great time with Memories from Orbit, basking in its gorgeous visuals and memorable characters, and consider it as one of the better Metroidvania titles in years. 

I am Future: Cozy Apocalypse Survival

I am Future: Cozy Apocalypse Survival

I am Future is exactly what it says on the tin, it is a cozy apocalypse survival game, and is a nice alternative to what we usually see. It isn't always engaging, but the bright visuals, comfy music, and charm do a lot of heavy lifting here, making this one rooftop party worth attending.

From The Ashes Expansion - Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora

From The Ashes Expansion - Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora was a solid entry into bringing the films to life with an original story. Now, From the Ashes continues a key moment in the film franchise with the introduction of the Ash Clan. So’lek takes on both RDA forces and the Ash Clan in an action-packed standalone adventure that, while familiar, is wonderfully done.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon

The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon

Trails Beyond the Horizon is the 3rd entry into the Van Arkride saga, acting as the penultimate entry into the Legend of Heroes story. As a planned mission to space is on the horizon, Van, Rean, and Kevin Graham all take their respective allies to places all over the Calvard Republic to understand the truth behind this mission.

Ink Inside

Ink Inside

Ink Inside is a good attempt at bringing this story to life, but a host of technical issues greatly hold it back. However, aside from its performance woes, there is a solid RPG here with some interesting combat and engaging characters.

Terrifier: The ARTcade Game

Terrifier: The ARTcade Game

Terrifier: The ARTcade Game is a Beat’em Up that may lean towards the visual approach of Scott Pilgrim, but it lacks the depth and fun of almost any other game the genre offers. With a limited moveset, and underdeveloped characters, this brawler just doesn’t cut it.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

After wrapping credits and achieving the “good” ending, obtaining about 70% of all upgrades, I can confidently say that I was beyond disappointed with it. While the name Metroid is on the box, Samus’s newest adventure felt more like a mediocre Halo game than what I wanted from a Metroid experience.

Pokémon Legends ZA

Pokémon Legends ZA

Pokémon Legends ZA is a sequel to Pokémon X and Y, and the follow-up in the Legends series to Arceus. While it features a fantastic combat system, it lacks in almost every other area. With a boring city to explore, and buildings that are nothing but a series of repeated Jpegs, Legends ZA is simply not worth it.

Clawpunk

Clawpunk

For players who enjoy chaotic action, challenging roguelite gameplay, and replay-driven progression, CLAWPUNK is a standout indie title. While its steep difficulty curve may not appeal to everyone, those who embrace its style will find a ferocious, synth-driven experience that’s hard to put down.