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Centum
Centum isn't going to make you jump out of your seat with gratifying gameplay, nor will it provide those "aha!" moments associated with the best puzzle or point-and-click adventure games. This makes it a game that certainly won't please everyone, and that's fine. But if it does resonate with you,...
Knights in Tight Spaces is in an interesting limbo space. It is an evolution from Fights in Tight Spaces, but if you've already played that game to completion, this sequel might feel a bit too familiar. If that's what you're looking for, then this is an easy purchase, as it...
Afterlove EP lacks meaningful gameplay, and its bugs can range from inconvenient to apocalyptic, so it says a lot that it's still worth recommending it to anyone who likes smaller, story-driven games. Make no mistake, the aforementioned issues do drag down the overall experience, but at the end of the...
Keep Driving could perhaps be improved through a couple of quality-of-life enhancements, like the ability to zoom out on the map or a better way to manage quests, but these shortcomings pale in comparison to its overwhelming charm and effective small-scale storytelling. It's a game worth recommending to anyone seeking...
Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap is good, but in a very workmanlike sort of way. Although it's not the most surprising or inventive multiplayer game on the market, it upholds the strong balance of strategy and real-time gameplay that made the franchise so beloved in the first place. Fans of previous...
A mostly bland story and a lack of additional playable characters are the only major faults with Dynasty Warriors: Origins. It is the most polished, mechanically rewarding, and technically impressive game in the series so far, and an easy pickup for fans of the franchise, provided they're open to new...
At the same time, nothing substantial has been brought to the table through this re-release other than the graphics which, for the aforementioned reasons, aren't anything to write home about. If you bounced off the originals, or if you have reliable access to them and don't mind their dated graphics,...
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate doesn't offer much room for the player to get frustrated or, quite frankly, challenged, as a lot of its difficulty is transparently manufactured and tied to linear progression systems that give the game its structure and longevity. At times, this makes it more enjoyable...
For fans of the first Life Is Strange, Double Exposure might be a nice trip down memory lane, and it's a good way to get inspiration for indie music playlists, but its weak story and dearth of meaningful gameplay makes it a tough sell for most audiences. For $50, when...
Neva
Normally, a super-short game with minimalist mechanics would make me say something along the lines of "Neva is great, but it won't be for everyone." But I truly think that everyone should play Neva at some point; it's hard to imagine someone not feeling profound emotion from this trim but...
Visions of Mana isn't perfect, nor will it revolutionize the JRPG genre with its approach to combat or storytelling. But for the right player, these issues won't matter, because Visions of Mana has an undeniable charm and allure to it. Its breathtaking visuals, satisfying combat, and likable characters combine for...
None of these issues should be deal-breakers, especially for those who are already Super Monkey Ball fans. Banana Rumble truly understands what makes the Super Monkey Ball series tick, giving players the same sense of intense, exhilarating thrill and wholesome fun thanks to its no-frills chaos. With polished fundamentals, Spin...
