It’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.
Read MoreDespite a few missteps in pacing and polish, Cris Tales has the potential to become a classic for a new generation of RPG enthusiasts that appreciate the JRPG formula, with enough charm to wow anyone who treasures the tropes that defined a genre cherished by tens of millions.
Read MoreDespite it’s short runtime, Bloodlines comes out as the better campaign, making it clear that a legion of operatives is less appealing compared to a fully fledged protagonist complete with a strong motivation and is surrounded by strong supporting characters.
Read MoreEither as an adult or a kid experiencing the series for the first time, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart will show you why many have stuck around with the series for this long since it first appeared in 2002, and why you'll see more of it for years to come.
Read MoreMonika Toys is a collectible brand devoted to designing, developing and producing detailed high quality statues. First in their line of figures are 3 robots masters from the classic 8bit side-scroller, Mega Man 2. Those being Metal Man, Crash Man, and Air Man.
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