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Unfortunately, there’s not much for me to add. I consider The Oath in Felghana one of the best, if not the best, Ys games in the line-up. Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana is that game. I think it’s a little disappointing there aren’t more extras added in, I’d love...
Fairy Tail 2 looks about as great as an anime game can look but with the gameplay, it was death by a thousand cuts. No one thing Fairy Tail 2 does is bad, but there are a bunch of little things that really ruined the experience for me. I really...
Between stages, the game’s got some minor distractions to keep your attention. During levels, you may spot some conspicuously hidden collectibles strewn about; manage to grab them and you’ll be able to view them at the Angel Grove Youth Center. You can hang out there between missions to chat up...
When not in a mission, there’s a surprising amount of customization you can do for each of the nine characters you can acquire in the game. Everyone has their own distinct playstyle and weapon toolset, along with a series of loadouts you can unlock for each character. On top of...
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle offers deep stealth and massive open areas to explore, with secrets, documents, and photo opportunities at every turn. Not only does it feel like a grand historical adventure, but you get to capture that journey in your notes the way a real archaeologist would....
I’m not sure if my initial impressions are the reason why or if we’re witnessing greatness initially locked away on a non-gaming platform but Fantasian is a surprisingly great experience. Between the characters and their growth, the interesting and winding narrative, and the fun combat, Fantasian is one of the...
But on the other hand…there’s not really a competitor, except Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, so what else are you going to do? It’s a gorgeous game and when it all comes together and you’re soaring over the Grand Canyon or crashing into the street in front of your house or...
Despite it all, Metaphor: ReFantazio is a game about hope. The hope of a brighter day. It makes no qualms about the hardship that comes with that hope. The battles that must be fought, the pain that must be endured, but also the friends you make along the way, the...
Dragon Age: The Veilguard isn’t a perfect game but, hot damn, it’s a great one. I feel at home in Thedas, I like the people that live there and the care that Bioware puts into writing these characters. Imperfect companions and story beats that help us understand not just what’s...
The visuals are largely excellent, and I think Mario and Luigi look incredible in this art style. The colors are vibrant and the environments are diverse and intricate. The enemy designs feel a bit less creative this time around, though the designs of the main antagonists and ally characters are...
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is an excellent recreation of a classic JRPG, using the spectacular HD-2D art style to create a gorgeous modern look without sacrificing its original pixel form. The narrative is strong, but a bit quaint in terms of its story beats, although it’s enough to propel...
Speaking of which, runs begin to feel a bit repetitive after a bit when you’re stronger. The early sections drag a tad when you’re powerful enough to plow through them with plenty of health remaining, which makes repeated runs less enjoyable after enough times. It’s still a blast to get...
