While Horizon Forbidden West doesn’t break the mold of the action-adventure open-world genre, it further enriches its blend of entertaining combat within a unique world that still stands out among other post-apocalyptic offerings. They might not have stuck the landing very well, but that wasn’t enough to completely stain the complete experience.
Read MoreIt really is a testament to the strength of Arceus’ core mechanics that the bland, uninspired environments, lack of trainer battles, and unfinished feel of the game in general don’t completely sink the experience. but I can safely say that in spite of its many faults, Pokemon Legends: Arceus is the most fun I’ve had with a Pokemon title since the days of Diamond and Pearl on the DS.
Read MoreWhile the added features on the PS5 versions of these Uncharted titles are greatly appreciated, you are not completely missing out if you decide to pop in the PS4 iterations of either game instead - you will, however, be missing out on more frames and faster loading times.
Read MoreUbisoft is playing the long game with Rainbow Six Extraction. Right now, you’re not missing much if you choose to give this one a pass on release, but there’s definitely potential here, making this title worth keeping an eye on in the near future.
Read MoreIt’s difficult to recommend Call of Duty Vanguard with multiplayer being its strongest asset, which is something Black Ops Cold War and the Modern Warfare reboot provided well enough, as there isn’t a big enough change in the gameplay formula to warrant a switch.
Read MoreFor better or worse, Mario Party Superstars delivers on its promise of bringing the best elements of the classic era of Mario Party to vivid life on the Switch, though even with a variety of gameplay styles and customization options, the formula is showing its age, and the loose combination of RNG hijinx and skill-based gameplay won’t be for everyone.
Read MoreI went in Riders Republic with very little expectations, but kept an open mind, since I rarely play these types of games. But after hours of competing in the different events that populate the game world, I’m glad I left my comfort zone, as I found a newfound appreciation for games like it.
Read MoreI can’t recommend Metroid Dread enough, whether to longtime fans or newbies to the franchise. Not only does it deliver on the promise of a fifth 2D Metroid game nearly two decades in the making, it does so while updating the time-tested formula to reduce tedium and bring new players into the fold.
Read MoreDiablo II Resurrected doesn’t mess with the aspects that made the game timeless. The developers instead lather the classic in a new coat of paint and add a couple of modern touches; as to the results, I’m happy to report that they nailed it.
Read MoreA few issues can be found in Tales of Arise, but they weren’t enough to taint my time with the game, as this is easily one of the best JPRGs I’ve played in years. What we have here is a game that puts the franchise in a new spotlight at the start of a new generation of consoles, reminding us that the Tales Of series is alive and in good hands.
Read MoreI personally find it hard to fault a game when it sports a lower than average asking price on launch, but I cannot recommend Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance to anyone. It's been nothing but a frustrating experience all throughout, with no redeeming gameplay qualities. But hey, at least the cutscenes were nice.
Read MoreThis is a Tetris game where you can find yourself playing for hours against other players, or just relax with the soothing melodies and visuals on any of the available game modes. Tetris Effect Connected made me appreciate this beloved classic and see it in a different light, and it’s hard to see anyone deliver a more captivating experience.
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