Anyka Pettigrew
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It’s been nearly two decades since the cult classic game Plants vs. Zombies was first released, and even its multiple sequels and spin-offs have yet to capture the magic that was the original. Other than Minecraft and Club Penguin, my nine-year-old self had a Windows laptop with Plants vs. Zombies i
I have played my fair share of cozy life sim and management games to know when it feels like I’m playing something that truly feels like a fresh spin on the genre. With games like Stardew Valley popularizing the genre so much that it can feel like a million games inspired by it are released yearly,
The developers behind the Shin Megami Tensei and Persona series haven’t released a new IP for some time. Although many players have yet to tire of these monumental franchises, Metaphor ReFantazio is the latest game that fans have been eagerly anticipating since its 2016 announcement.
While Duck Detective: The Secret Salami has an incredible voice cast, colorful characters, and an intriguing plot, I was let down by the puzzles and gameplay. There were a few puzzles that I solved on my own with no issue, but many puzzles had clues that left me in the dark instead of guiding me.
Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 is a brutal and mind-bending journey through Senua's eyes and ears once again, but this time through Viking Iceland. With new puzzles, tense combat scenarios, and evocative visuals, Hellblade 2's only downfall is it's occasional slow pacing and its technical problems.
Another Crab's Treasure is a colorful and lively platformer that's also a tough action RPG with Soulslike combat. They juxtapose each other perfectly, and I had a fun time discovering shells, collecting microplastics, and defeating grueling bosses.
Botany Manor is a colorful exploration game with clever puzzles to solve and an intriguing narrative to back it up. With each problem solved I felt gratified and smart for putting together the right clues and reading between the lines. The environmental storytelling and the relaxing atmosphere made me want to explore every nook and cranny of the manor.
Dragon's Dogma 2 is an incredible fantasy RPG that immerses you into a living and breathing world full of memorable NPCs and terrifying monsters. It often starts to feel old-fashioned in its gameplay design, but you can find the charm in it after many hours of gameplay.
Nightingale is both fun and frustrating in different intervals. It has interesting base building mechanics and beautifully-crafted Realms, but it's held back by a stale gameplay loop and some unfortunate quality-of-life issues.
While Sovereign Syndicate offered a rich world with colorful characters and an enticing story, I left it feeling like there was more to see. Luckily, its unique Tarot system and detailed dialogue kept me intrigued.