Bobby Pashalidis
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Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles is remarkable in all aspects. From its inherently timely story to its standout characters and reworked script, this is a special game. There's a reason Ivalice is highly regarded as one of the best worlds Square Enix has brought to life, and it begins with a fight to restore balance to a world ripe with class warfare and oppression. Human history shows that we often fail to learn from our mistakes, and that messages from the past ring true in a time when we're witnessing the very struggles Ramza fights for unfold once again. Make no mistake, Final Fantasy Tactics might be the best game Square Enix has ever put out.
Baby Steps features a simple premise that appears tedious but blossoms into one of the most unique experiences I've had in recent months. It is both bizarre and touching, requiring considerable patience.
LEGO Voyagers is brief, yet despite that, it leaves a long-lasting impression. Even as the credits rolled, I knew I wasn't done with it; I needed more, wanted more from the game. The puzzles are equally charming, the music is a highlight, and the cute little LEGO bricks are emotive figures that will win you over. The building mechanics are fun, the puzzles are inventive, and the experience comes together beautifully.
Nearly a decade removed, Everybody's Golf: Hot Shots returns to deliver a fun romp. It offers a series of fun game modes, including a story mode and wacky mode and delivers rewarding and entertaining gameplay.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: The Order of Giants is a shorter, leaner adventure for the famed archeologist. Read more: https://www.consolecreatures.com/indiana-jones-order-of-giants-review/
Lost Soul Aside is eight years too late to resonate with today's sensibilities, and it lacks a coherent vision to really be memorable.
Cronos: The New Dawn is a culmination of over a decade of experience from Bloober Team. Through the years, the studio has risen to the challenge, and this trend continues with its newest franchise, which is a mix of some of the biggest survival horror games to exist. The campaign is brutal and challenges you to survive in a bleak, failed world where a virus has wreaked havoc in Eastern Europe, and the sci-fi elements present a fun twist on the formula.
Hell is Us is an exciting game thanks to its player-pattering system and otherworldly enemies. Exploring Hadea is often player-driven, so discovery feels natural & earned. Combat rewards patience & commitment to stopping the terrors plaguing this war-torn country.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land is already a great game, and Star-Crossed World adds more of what works. Not only does it upgrade the base game for the Switch 2, but it also adds a fun expansion with new powers and tons of Kirby charm.
Like a ninja, Shinobi: Act of Vengeance sneakily delivers one of this year's best 2D action games. It smartly and stealthily showcases its brutal and spectacular mechanics that consistently up the stakes. While the story is the weakest aspect, the stylish action shows how promising 2D action games can be today.