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While the heavier focus on Hakuoki’s supernatural elements wasn’t my cup of tea, the presentation of the changing status quo in Japan as well as better development of Chizuru helped balance it out. I truly have no idea why Idea Factory decided to split this remake into two releases, and...
While I can’t say I’d ever want to play through Cold Steel again, the base it created lifts Cold Steel II to a point I can say it’s one of my favorite JRPGs. It doesn’t win out over Trails in the Sky SC, it comes really damn close. The unfortunate...
DJMax Respect is easily a must-buy for any fan of the rhythm genre, from newbie to veteran. It may be a bit too challenging for a newcomer, but I’d definitely say not to let that stop you. Aside from a handful of “eh” songs and the seemingly frivolous Arcade mode,...
I fear I might be sounding overly negative here. On the whole, Lost Sphear is a pretty good game that I had some fun with and it does evoke some memories of the past, exactly as the developers intended. But I feel like it needs more than that. Together with...
Those attempting to play for the first time are going to be dealing with the archaic systems on top of a presentation that feels more like a mobile port than a full-fledged console release. On the other hand, returning players will probably find themselves disappointed with the remixed soundtrack and...
I really wish I had more good things to say about Past Cure. When I first got the press information for the review I was legitimately excited! A psychological thriller with stealth seemed right up my alley, which made it all the more disappointing that it wound up primarily a...
The Station is short, simple, and sweet. It’s atmosphere-heavy and narrative-light; exploration-rich and challenge-impoverished. However, the attention to setting detail and aesthetic are top-notch, which (for those who come in expecting little more than an immersive walkabout) does much to alleviate the brevity and superficiality of the intended path. It...
The game requires you to grind. A lot. Grind to be able to unlock story, grind to unlock abilities, grind to unlock cosmetics. The amount of things to unlock certainly gives the game a vast amount of replay value, especially for players that like to collect things. However, the incredibly...
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Yes, the story is very much lacking, but as I mentioned in the beginning, most don’t seek out fighting games for their story-telling abilities. If you’re going in with pure focus on the gameplay, what you’ll find here is an excellent fighter that can be very welcoming to newcomers to...
This is a juncture where each player must decide for themselves: Even if overall a decent video game, is this a decent Dynasty Warriors game? Such is the risk of renewal; change that seems necessary to some is not even desired by others. The fans of yesterday won’t always be...
I suggest unlocking the various playing maps Ultimate Chicken Horse has to offer. The first two or three maps may have you thinking you’ve already gotten most of the enjoyment out of the game, but you’d do well to push on for the rest. I’d recommend it be kept in...
Overall, the one bad thing I have to say is the game is awfully short. There are essentially two cases to solve, and that’s it. Worse still, as a mystery game, there isn’t much replay value to be had when you already know the answer. What time I had with...
