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Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA has its share of flaws but its very satisfying combat more than makes up for it while the fun exploration and good story kept me going through all of it. Ys fans will love this one, and those new to the series are sure to...
Not every single aspect of Everybody’s Golf hits the mark, but so, so much of it does. It gets the most important parts right, and I’m hopeful we’ll see some quality-of-life updates and advanced control options before long to help close the gap. Clap Hanz has dreamed up a wonderfully...
Songbringer is an adventure that is both reminiscent of many other popular titles, but also has a heart of its own. This makes for a juxtaposition of recognisable, rigid structure and a desire for free, rule-breaking indie design. It’s an odd mix that I think will turn off as many...
Absolver
Absolver‘s sure to be divisive. There’s a clear vision that shines throughout the game. Its combat system encourages a granular knowledge of the different moves and potential combos that stem from each directional stance. But while the appeal will be apparent to the competitive-minded player, Absolver’s pointed focus is complex...
Sparc
In some ways it’s refreshing to see all of the fluff cut out. There’s no lootboxes and the cosmetic options are slim. It’s all about the sport, and as long as there’s a playerbase there, I’ll be hopping in from time to time to see what’s up. Sparc has the potential...
Warriors All-Stars is good silly fun as the story never takes itself too seriously, nor do the cameos. But in the process a few huge staples we’ve come to expect have been stripped, much to the detriment of a project of this scale. I really wish it didn’t have to...
Other than the campaign there’s some challenges to embark upon (which didn’t really catch my interest), or a limited co-op mode. I’ll be honest here, it’s nice that they have it, but it’s a little strange given that the story is single-player — you’d have to catch your partner up...
Forma.8
Forma.8 is hardly a flawless game, but it’s a damn fine addition to the Nintendo Switch’s library. The last third is almost perfectly executed and the finale genuinely surprised and left me craving more. It took a while to get there, but its closing moments left one hell of an impression.
Flip Wars
Flip Wars is in some ways less fleshed out than the demo for Fusion Frenzy. Almost every feature, from the blocked out local mode to the disappointing “My Room” option (that’s less of a room and more like a statistic menu), is a half measure. Maybe Over Fence can add to...
The Long Dark
While the story mode leaves something to be desired, the survival mechanics of The Long Dark‘s sandbox make it worthwhile. We have three more episodes of Will’s journey to weave a wider story throughout the alternately unforgiving and inviting Canadian terrain. In the meantime, I’ll be sitting back with my...
Serial Cleaner is a stealth game that nails its aesthetic, referential material (mildly related: there’s an excellent Alien-themed bonus stage), and concept. It just doesn’t nail the mechanics of being a stealth game. Developer iFun4all seemingly understands this judging by the copout way it implemented hiding spots. Serial Cleaner is neat, but...
Matterfall
Housemarque could have gone a bit farther with Matterfall, because while the general theme is on point, several elements, the protagonist design included, failed to make their mark on me. While it remains stylish throughout there were a few sections where I felt like I was just going through the...
