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Bleach: Rebirth of Souls has more depth than most anime fighters, though the single-player offerings don’t make that immediately clear. If you’re aiming to play with others, this is a great anime fighter for fans of the franchise, though those who only want to play against AI may want to...
The Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection is a fantastic grouping of several iconic Yu-Gi-Oh! games from across the series’ beginnings. The games themselves largely hold up quite well and the newly added features are more than welcome. If you’ve ever wanted to play the older portable Yu-Gi-Oh! games, this is the...
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is perhaps the silliest Like a Dragon title yet, and I mean that in the best way possible. The story and characters are wonderfully goofy, the gameplay is tight and exciting, and the wild amount of side content is something to behold. Yet...
Otherwise, the visual style is a delight. The locales are colorful, your avatar is incredibly cute, and the beloved characters you’re surrounded by are adorable. Hello Kitty Island Adventure doesn’t feel derivative of other similar titles because of how clearly it takes from the cutesy Sanrio aesthetic, from the charming...
The 3D models look good and serve as a suitable translation from the pixel art of the original Phantom Brave, and The Lost Hero does have a lot of fun special attack animations. The Confriend ones stand out in particular, with the designs of Marona’s fusions looking cool. The voice...
The voice acting is more of a mixed bag, with some lines working and others feeling stilted and awkward. Regardless, the story works because of all the characters and they’re normally portrayed decently enough for the awkward moments to not detract from the experience. Visually, Dynasty Warriors Origins looks solid...
The visuals are largely excellent, and I think Mario and Luigi look incredible in this art style. The colors are vibrant and the environments are diverse and intricate. The enemy designs feel a bit less creative this time around, though the designs of the main antagonists and ally characters are...
Speaking of which, runs begin to feel a bit repetitive after a bit when you’re stronger. The early sections drag a tad when you’re powerful enough to plow through them with plenty of health remaining, which makes repeated runs less enjoyable after enough times. It’s still a blast to get...
I quite liked the bizarre designs of the different Slitterheads, which often look like Lovecraftian bugs or octopi. Fighting them using bloody weapons or by using your blood as a projectile makes for a gnarly atmosphere as foes (and your body, at times) are hacked up into bloody bursts. It’s...
Both sides of Sonic X Shadow Generations have brilliant music, with the main meat of the soundtrack being top-notch remixes of past tracks. I’ve been listening to Sonic’s side tracks for years, while Shadow’s has introduced me to new remixes that I can’t wait to add to my regular rotation.
Speaking of, the humor of Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered is also hit-or-miss, though this largely depends on your propensity for phallic humor. I’m the last person to claim my humor is mature, so it’s more the frequency and “low-hanging fruit” aspect of many of the quips that makes...
Of course, I couldn’t talk about how fun Shin chan: Shiro and the Coal Town is without talking about the Shin chan aspect. As someone who finds the show to be very charming and pleasant to watch, it’s great to see the characters carried over so well. Shinnosuke is hilarious...
