Bobby Pashalidis
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Capcom Fighting Collection 2 might not change much regarding its appearance, but it's a solid collection of Capcom's greatest fighter hits now readily available for genre fanatics.
Doom: The Dark Ages is much more focused than its predecessors and more fun because id Software's ability to refine the Doom formula continually. It's fast, frantic, and so much fun
Shotgun Cop Man is not something I expected to enjoy as much as I did, yet nearly 150 levels proved me wrong. The moment-to-moment gameplay is so well done, and having to plan my moves while dodging and fighting demons is a blast.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is not the most innovative or ambitious fighting game of the year, but it’s one of the most heartfelt and enjoyable.
Promise Mascot Agency is one of the most interesting games you're likely unaware of. It's got a lot of heart, incredible characters, and tons of fantastic stories.
The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy is a massive game filled with interesting characters, high stakes, and dozens of endings.
Bionic Bay is filled with an incredible sense of momentum. You're constantly challenged to experiment to keep moving forward. There's much to enjoy between the campaign and speedrunning mode, which never overstays its welcome. It's pretty clear the developers made a game they wanted to play, and their passion doesn't go unnoticed.
As a collection of two incredible games, the Lunar Remastered Collection is a faithful remaster. Don't let the retro look fool you; Lunar Remastered Collection is a relevant and excellent package.
SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered brings another excellent cult classic to modern audiences. While not a standard RPG, it does some bold things with intertwined storytelling, and beautiful, updated watercolour visuals draw out the best of this title.
Blue Prince is this year's best puzzle game by a wide margin. It's addictive, well-thought-out, charming, and downright devilishly good.