With Luigi’s Mansion 3, the question I didn’t expect to be asking myself was, does the relatively thin gameplay premise of sucking up ghosts hold any serious appeal for anyone above the age of, say, twelve, who values their time? Let's shine a light on this mystery.
Read MoreBungie is now self-publishing and has released Shadowkeep, Destiny 2’s second expansion. It’s not the best expansion from the studio, but right now is the ideal time to get the best value out of this online looter shooter, as it’s currently in its most appealing form to date.
Read MoreCall of Duty: Modern Warfare brought the complete package - The campaign is an engaging on-the-rails spectacle, while the multiplayer is solid and more accessible to all, thanks to Cross-play and a few changes to the mechanics.
Read MoreGhost Recon Breakpoint is an open-world tactical shooter that feels great when the bullets start flying, but slowly loses its identity the moment you're caught in this endless gameplay circuit of looting gear to “improve” your character.
Read MoreImagine a combat-driven game with no progression or loot. All you have is your sword, your wits, and a mysterious device that conveniently creates copies of you if and when you die. This is the world of Driven Out, a 2D side-scrolling indie action game that falls under the category of "git gud".
Read MoreJust like Che’s moral qualms in MyCareer (hah!), you’ll find that NBA2K0 is worth your money if you focus on the game itself and not on the superficial things you can buy with your VC in MyCareer or in MyTeam. Because even as its aging graphics engine speaks to a need for a shake-up, NBA 2K20 is still undeniably the best you can get when it comes to basketball sims.
Read MoreRisks were not taken here, and with good reason - their formula works, as they've crafted an addicting looter shooter worthy of your time. There are countless issues that made me roll my eyes, but they did not outweigh the gameplay, which is something I plan to engage in every now and then, but probably on mute or while watching a movie.
Read MoreIf you like a good and clever puzzle game, then Catherine: Full Body is something you can’t miss. It’s a game that’s soothing and sweet the first time you take it in, but ends up packing quite a good punch, even after you think you’ve got it figured out.
Read MoreThe latest update for MU Origin 2 is packed with content that adds the Magic Gladiator and more will keep you busy until the next update rolls out. Two new Philippine servers were released recently — Palawan and Batangas — and is a great option for new Filipino players looking for a more familiar community.
Read MoreAstral Chain definitely falls within the higher tiers of Platinum Games’ offerings. It boasts a wholly unique and fully-realized gameplay mechanic, above-average world-building and characters straight out of animé, a memorable soundtrack, and more than enough replay value, all glistened with a coat of polish that will have you itching for more, even once you’ve completed its twenty-odd-hour campaign.
Read MoreThe gameplay was familiar, but without a good story, not to mention characters whom you care about enough to want to protect from horrific deaths, The Dark Pictures: Man of Medan isn’t a game I would mark a must-have now that we are in the 'Ber' months of the year.
Read MoreDear reader, it is my duty to inform you that while Team Sonic Racing does not top Transformed in terms of track selection, represented franchises, or the polish of its physics and challenges, it does introduce a lot of interesting and unique ideas to the kart racing sub-genre and delivers a thrilling set of challenges and often-refreshing mechanics that make for synergistic co-op play.
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