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Once you’ve played the campaign enough times, and this is another “it feels crazy to say this”, there are also Special Ops, which are single one-shot missions, both official and support for user-created missions. And yes, there’s a mission creator, though it’s in beta right now. It’s still nice to...
What initially started as a surely forgettable experience turned into a game I was really happy to have reviewed. Not only is Dicefolk a really fun roguelike, but it also works flawlessly on the SteamDeck. I didn’t even play it on my PC at all. And truthfully, this is a...
Finally, there’s the music. Final Fantasy VII already had one of the greatest soundtracks of the medium, and like Remake, this new installment ups the ante with remixes that get you raring to battle, cry, or race Chocobos. I’ll be adding a lot of tracks to my own playlists from...
The presentation of Persona 3 Reload is truly second to none. The menus and visuals are gorgeous and absolutely full of style, once again raising the bar for presentation. Though a couple of the remixed songs don’t quite match up to their originals, the vast majority are excellent new takes...
The customization is a positive, as there are different costumes and color schemes to use for each character. From goofy Jujutsu Stroll alternate looks to canon designs, you can at least look however you wish when playing. The Ultimate Edition even includes a little minigame called Jujutsu RBI, based on...
Now, since I had no prior experience with the second game, I can’t really compare it to the original release. From what I’ve looked up, however, there are some major story changes for the remake – to the point where when I read discussions about the sequel’s ending, it almost...
There’s a wide range of content available in Tekken 8 – a pleasant change from how relentlessly monetized fighting games are. Tekken Ball is a goofy little side mode that combines volleyball with combat for a nice breather between battles, while Character Episodes provide fun little arcade endings for fans...
Despite some of Granblue Fantasy: Relink‘s flaws, it still manages to convey a compelling story within a short amount of time. In just fourteen hours, I was able to hit the credits, and I still felt compelled to try and max out all of my characters because of the bond...
A major highlight of the collection is the Museum, which is filled to the brim with goodies. You can listen to the top-notch tracks from throughout the three games, watch cutscenes and videos, and look at concept art at your leisure. One great touch is the studio, which lets you...
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown genuinely wants you to explore every inch of its world, and that camera feature is part of it encouraging you to not sweat a spot you’re stumped at and to think back on it when you’re ready. It can be a difficult game at...
On a related note, it feels as though everything you do benefits Kasuga and Kiryu in some way. No side activity is “just for fun,” despite them all being very fun. It always seems as though you’re making your characters stronger and never wasting a moment. From the intricate Sujimon...
So the combat is good, the squad management is good, and setting an ambush with a handful of troops and watching it play out perfectly is the real deal…but that’s not even the point. The point is herding your Czechs through the Russian Revolution, carefully leveling them up and picking...
