Michelle Kruse
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This couples with the writing that, while good, doesn’t hit the mark consistently enough to be a knock-out. It’s a pretty great parallel for the entire experience of Spongebob Squarepants: Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated. Chances are, you already know if you’re the audience for this game. It’s not the 3D platformer to convert your realistic, RPG-fan friends by any means, but it’s exactly what it promises it is: a remake on the original game with updated controls, graphics, a...
Neversong is nearly the perfect game for the genre. Aside from the few issues that I mentioned, and few they are, it was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had with side-scrolling puzzle game mechanics. The story is dark, beautiful, and haunting in a way that only a few games have been able to capture before. If you’re thinking of the next title to pick up and scratch that psychological narrative itch, Neversong is the clear choice.
But in a more general sense, unfortunately, Sakura Wars fills a need for a part of its player audience that, no matter how I look at it, isn’t something that feels right. Especially when you consider the decades of hard work the women of Takarazuka have put in, only to be attributed to this. It makes me hope that somewhere, someday, there can be a Sakura Wars without so much of those other moments. Maybe it could still be a dating simulator, just a more consensual-feeling one.
Persona 5 Royal allows players to experience the story they already love in a new way without losing any of the beauty from the original game. New and old characters get their chance to shine through and steal your heart, even the ones you never expected to. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and maybe you’ll even feel a sense of justice for the infamous Phantom Thieves in the end. But one thing you won’t feel is regret in picking up Persona 5 Royal, as it’s truly the best Persona title, if ...
If the story of finding a girl that’s missing under some very suspicious circumstances, while learning about who she really was, sounds interesting then you will definitely want to pick up Simulacra. But if you want a clean, simple experience that won’t tarnish your feelings on the story, then I cannot recommend playing the Switch port, especially if you have any vision issues that may prevent your ability to read the screen properly. Do yourself a favor and download this mysterious story...
Much like its unnamed protagonist, Stela carries the torch of cinematic platformers and delivers a unique and compelling experience. If you’re a fan of the genre, or just want to look at a beautiful game for a couple of hours, then this is a must-play. I found myself saying, “I’ll stop at the next area,” over and over again, while subsequently not being able to due to the amazing visuals and intriguing evolution of the game.