Ball x Pit is a roguelite like no other. A once thriving city has been destroyed and those looking to seek out treasure have ventured to the pit. Combine wild abilities and numerous character traits together as you fuse and upgrade your skills to collect gold, resources and more, to build a town, collect more people, and destroy enemies with your.. well.. balls.
EA FC26 is the latest release in the EA Sports Football Club franchise. This year’s edition comes with the promise of big new features and updates. I’m not entirely new to this franchise, though it has been a few years since I’ve jumped onto the virtual pitch. I’m keen to see what the latest addition brings and how it improves on previous entries in the series.
What stuck out to me first when seeing Absolum for the first time was its striking visuals, having a balance between the art of both Marvel Comics’ Chris Bachalo and Hellboy’s Mike Mignola, heavy with black lines and a solid use of strong black pockets that help the colors around it stand out. Then came the realization that it was a Beat'em Up Roguelike, and that's when I fell in love.
Yooka-Replaylee is a solid platformer, even if it does feel like some of its original vision has been dissected away in favor of improving the overall feel of the game. With the conveniences of a map, fast travel, and better controls, some of the original’s flaws can creep up, but honestly, they rarely got in the way.
Trails in the Sky: First Chapter is a truly exceptional remake of the 2004 original. As Estelle and her adoptive brother Joshua begin their trek to become senior bracers, political tension is at an all time high as forces behind the scenes start to enact their plot against all who stand in their way.
Borderlands 4 nails everything that a Borderlands sequel should. The story is excellent with a lot to look forward to via DLC, and the cast of characters, including your Vault Hunter, contribute to much of that story, in really engaging ways. With some great writing, solid humor, without going overboard, it causes the rest of the package to really shine.
I've only recently started playing this franchise, so my focus in this review will be on the new player experience, as those who seek out this franchise have likely already made up their mind about it. For those who don’t know, the NBA 2K franchise is a series that aims to simulate the real-life sport of basketball.
I have played Baby Steps for review, and truthfully, I went into this game not expecting too much. However, I should know by now that you shouldn’t underestimate Devolver Digital. Their ability to find and help create highly memorable experiences, time after time across a variety of genres, is almost unmatched. So, does Baby Steps continue this tradition?
Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree does a lot of things right with its story, character moments, and the time hijinks of the village itself. While the roguelite systems are what we’ve come to expect, with the studio rarely coloring outside the lines, the combat can often feel underbaked and a chaotic mess of trying to find your character in the chaos.
Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor is one of the best in the Survivors genre due to some choices in its gameplay. It rewards progression with wide assortment of enhancements, modes, new characters, levels, and more. With its added personality with voices to your miners and your objective-giver, it really is a joy to drop dozens of hours in and mine away at success.
Sword of Sea, like previous Giant Squid releases, is more of an experience than a game, and for the reasons that allow the studio to flex its creative muscle. With some gorgeous spectacles that are punctuated by a flawless score by Austin Wintory, Sword of the Sea is a wild ride that, while brief, is a sight to behold.
