Matt Sowinski
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The combat flows quickly, the story grabs you and doesn’t let go, and the social systems remain engaging and fun. While the gacha systems will be enough to turn people off, so far, I’m having a blast with Persona5: The Phantom X and will keep coming back for more.
It’s Kojima at his most Kojima, a visionary building a type of experience that only he can. Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is an adventure worth taking.
Stellar Blade
While not without flaws, Stellar Blade‘s PC version is the definitive version of the game, thanks to the upgrades and all the included content. The game remains fun and engaging a year later, with the experience only getting better.
Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut is the definitive way to play and is fantastic as part of the Switch 2’s launch lineup.
Overall, Days Gone Remastered is a solid upgrade for the game. The core game remains divisive, but with the right mindset, it can make the ride more enjoyable.
HASTE Broken Worlds is fantastic. It’s a constant assault on the senses in the best way.
Wanderstop is endlessly charming and necessary. It is a game as much about making tea as it is about finding yourself.
Knights in Tight Spaces is fantastic, taking the formula created by its predecessor and building on it meaningfully.
Monster Hunter Wilds sets the bar for the Monster Hunter series moving forward. It features incredible fights, a surprisingly deep narrative, and a flow to the game that removes much of the monotony.
Like a Dragon Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is one of the best Like a Dragon/Yakuza spin-offs, joining the likes of Judgment and Like A Dragon: Ishin. It’s a fast and frenetic pirate adventure that constantly calls the player back to its high seas, and it’s an adventure you won’t want...
The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak 2 is an ambitious, but flawed, sequel to one of last year's best JRPGs
Hyper Light Breaker is hard to recommend as is because of its ridiculously high difficulty barrier, but Early Access offers a glimmer of hope.
