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The art in Digimon Survive is quite sharp, evoking a more mature sensation than most of the more friendly and expressive anime series. Both styles are excellent, but this one better suits the more consistently harsh and almost oppressive atmosphere that Digimon Survive comes to use. It helps that the...
On top of that most of the story is locked behind a system called Criminal Ventures, locations that you buy to increase your hourly income. The more you have unlocked and completed the further into the story you can go. All of these ventures are really just minigames, one of...
Rollerdrome is an incredible game. There’s a lot of frustration involved with the more difficult arenas, aiming for higher scores, and completing challenges but when it hits, it hits so good. I absolutely adore the 70s futuristic aesthetic, the accompanying soundtrack, and the character art. The progression from the first...
All that said, if you’re looking for a game with an incredible art style that you can easily drop in and out of whenever Cult of the Lamb is phenomenal for that. The game has a problem with diminishing returns, but the visuals and overall vibe of the game make...
The English voice acting was a pleasant surprise, as it’s very spirited and fitting for each time period. The accents and enthusiasm sell the majority of the performances, though it’s easy to skip through dialogue if it’s not your thing. The music is similarly excellent, encompassing the feel of each...
The art style is colorful and pleasant to look at, suitably presenting the world of Escape Academy as a funky and almost comically escape-focused place. The sound design is the same, making it very satisfying to press buttons, use electronics, and fumble with objects. The voice acting is solid enough,...
That said, eventually you get to fight the Frankenstein monster and you get excited, and the satisfying loop of Monster Hunter pulls you in once again. While the new locations are limited they’re both wonderful, especially Citidel, which perfectly captures the expansions spooky vibe, especially under the eerie red moon...
That said, eventually you get to fight the Frankenstein monster and you get excited, and the satisfying loop of Monster Hunter pulls you in once again. While the new locations are limited they’re both wonderful, especially Citidel, which perfectly captures the expansions spooky vibe, especially under the eerie red moon...
My only issue with it goes back to my earlier comment of the game taking a while to ramp up. Using the currency you gain from finishing manor runs, you can use that to add additional perks to the pool available to you. This is fine; the issue stems from...
The content included in Disgaea 6 Complete is what you’d expect from a “complete” package. All the DLC characters and colors are available, with classic characters like Disgaea 3’s Mao and Disgaea 5’s Killia being included alongside Hololive v-tubers if you’re that kind of weeb. It’s a pretty strong collection...
Visually, Sonic Origins is quite sharp. It helps that the pixel art of each game has held up well, but it’s the new animated intros that truly stand out. These slick-looking cutscenes give a little extra context to the story, and look damn good while doing it.
The art style is excellent, and the new character designs are just different enough to remain recognizable and still look new and cool. The music is excellent, as one should expect from anything related to Fire Emblem. There are remade tracks from Three Houses as well as the main Fire...
