Christian Bognar
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After 100 hours of gameplay and reaching Hunter Rank 110, I can confidently say that Monster Hunter Wilds is a better game than World and Rise. Largely focusing on streamlining and making the overall experience more accessible, without removing the core principles that veteran hunters have come to know and love, Monster Hunter Wilds is a game that should be experienced by everyone. While the main story isn't anything to write home about, it's still an enjoyable one and a great way to get prepared for the real game — High Rank. 2025 is packed with current and upcoming games that are already looking to be GOTY contenders, and even though most of them aren't released yet, I just feel it in my bones that Monster Hunter Wilds will be getting at least a nomination to take home the grand prize.
Ninja Gaiden 2: Black is the definitive way to play Ninja Gaiden 2. It's a reminder that the Ninja Gaiden series was ahead of its time when it first hit the shelves, with it still having some of the best combat of any game in the genre. The adrenaline one can get from pulling off lengthy combos and dismembering groups of enemies is something that is rarely matched in the industry these days. After playing through the game, it's hard not to want to travel back in time to a period when games pu...
Dark Souls 2 has more problems than any other game in FromSoftware's library, such as terrible enemy placement and horrendous runbacks to bosses. However, it's a FromSoftware game, meaning their worst is still better than most developers out there. Dark Souls 2 is a brilliant game that offers exciting combat, a beautiful atmosphere, superb boss designs, and an endless amount of build customization. Tons of Soulslike fans look at this sequel as a bad entry and the "black sheep" of the series, ...
Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter is a great sequel that is bigger and more punishing in the best way. The addition of elemental spells and a monster-hunting gameplay loop make the overall experience a huge improvement over its predecessor. However, the game has some issues that are hard to ignore. Due to the game's large focus on exploiting elemental weaknesses, it's hard to create a reliable build without having to constantly switch gear to accommodate the upcoming boss or biome. Additionally, the increased emphasis on enemies using elemental AoE attacks mixed with multiple enemies in some encounters can really make it difficult to focus on what's happening on screen. Still, Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter does enough stuff right to warrant its existence, and any fan of the first should definitely play it.
As for the combat in Slitterhead, it's definitely its strongest feature. Changing bodies during a tense boss fight is exciting and adds a layer of strategy that keeps the game from being a simple hack-n-slash. However, the lack of enemy variety and enemy movesets completely remove the need to test out other Rarities since there are almost no weaknesses to exploit. In other words, Slitterhead is a game with heaps of potential but is never fully realized.
Dark Souls is more than just a game. It's a genre-defining creation that has shaped the landscape for modern gaming as many developers try to replicate its foundation. From its punishing yet rewarding combat to its immaculate interconnecting levels, Dark Souls remains the prime example of why Soulslikes games are so special to its fanbase. While dodging can feel limiting when locked onto an enemy, and the second half of the game isn't as great as the first, the overall product results in a jo...
Despite any downfalls that Turok 2 may have, it's still the best entry in the series. The addictive and fast-paced combat mixed with an impressive armory makes each level feel exciting to take on and the different environments keep it from ever becoming repetitive. While the original Turok created the foundation of what the series represents, the sequel fully realized this vision and turned it into one of the best first-person shooters of the Nintendo 64 era. Anyone looking for a retro game t...
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Persona 3 Reload is a remake done right. Everything you love about the original game is improved upon, leading to a new experience that feels fresh and brand new while not forgetting its source material. Visual enhancements, inclusions of addicting combat mechanics, more enjoyable social links -- this game has it all. This is the definitive way to play the beloved JRPG, and once you get your hands on it, you won't ever want to return to the original.