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As a whole, this is an excellent and worthy continuation of one of the most important series in gaming. The care and attention paid by the good people of Firaxis have produced a game with a rock solid foundation. The new era transitions are transformative, and change the game as...
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is more ambitious, more polished and more narratively complex than the first game. It’s an impressive achievement that moves the unique franchise significantly forward.
Ultimately, the game is brimming with strong ideas, but none are executed well enough to leave a lasting impression.
Cuisineer
Cuisineer is a charming game in concept but struggles with execution. The art style and relaxing difficulty make it an enjoyable experience at first, but the repetitive combat and lack of engaging management systems ultimately hold it back. If you’re into low-stakes dungeon crawling with a side of cute restaurant...
I’m going to be blunt: the art design is good, but this is not an especially pretty game. The original release had some gorgeous sprites and pixel art. In comparison, this title’s 3D graphics are a letdown. They’re serviceable and pleasantly retro in their own right, but they really don’t...
Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero is tough to recommend. This is a deep, difficult strategy RPG with a long campaign, tons of characters, and satisfying mechanics. Unless you’re coming here from the Disgaea series. Then it’s a shallow imitation of a superior franchise with an even more inconsequential storyline. On...
Blade Chimera
After a 30-year war against demons, humanity has allied with the Missa Association to finally overcome these formidable foes. As Shin, a warrior with no memory of your past, you must lead a revolution, facing any obstacle that dares to stand in your way. With the aid of Lux, your...
Tales of Graces f Remastered has a lot to say about what causes cycles of violence and abuse, and it’s not all executed well. The conclusion pulls some punches given how brutal the opening is. And if you dislike inter-party drama and daddy issues, this may not be the game...
Though I did have a couple of grievances, this game was a lot of fun. My stress levels went way down once I stopped trying to 100% every stage. The boss fights are all clever, the controls allow for precise maneuvers, and the visuals are nice and crisp. It took...
By not numbering this latest game, the developers are signaling a rebirth of the series. In many ways that’s true. The action-RPG mechanics and narrative-heavy design bring the franchise in line with other ARPGs. At the same time, Dynasty Warriors: Origins is still a Musou game at heart. The immense...
Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana is a remaster of the third game in the iconic Ys series. These action-JRPGs have been wowing gamers with slick combat and gorgeous music since 1987. The good news is that this title is still a joy to play and a great entry point....
Developed as the debut title from French studio Savage Level, Flint: Treasure of Oblivion is an engaging, tactical pirate experience. It’s a drop of much-sought-after pirate content in a sea of other stellar gaming properties. Beyond its tale set during the Golden Age of Piracy, the immediate draw to Flint...
