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Don’t get me wrong, there are some moments where the two collide together in this really wonderful way. You’ll sometimes find yourself sliding through these bizarre alien worlds playing your guitar, where the music and visuals match in a way I haven’t seen since Journey. But for the most part,...
At one point in True Colors, the townsfolk will want to cheer up Ethan, Charlotte’s son. One of the characters is interested in LARPing and decides to set up a town-wide LARP session that results in Alex playing a bard to Ethan’s Thaynor the warrior. This felt targeted because the...
The music in Sonic Colors: Ultimate has been largely remixed, and I’m a fan of most of the tracks. Themes for areas like Planet Wisp and Tropical Park were already strong in the original release, but the variations in each level this time around have some good energy and are...
The PC version has no mouse and keyboard support, which might turn some players away, but otherwise it seems like a fine port. It also comes with a PDF copy of Lucifer’s Fall: Chronicles of Ceta, accessible from the launch menu as a clear bonus. This is a collection of...
The music is unfortunately lovely, which is only unfortunate because of its composer. Pedro Silva, noted abuser and general toxic person, composed the soundtrack. Though Subliminal released a statement regarding their work with Silva, it must still be noted. That said, it is a beautifully composed soundtrack that fits the...
Unlike many recent remasters and rereleases, there’s no bonus content like art, advertisements for the game, or behind-the-scenes insight. These things aren’t necessary, but the lack of them combined with the shoddy visuals and lack of QoL improvements make this collection feel a bit half-baked.
Boyfriend Dungeon is a unique game, but it hits every mark it aims for. While parts of the visual design don’t pop as well as the gorgeous character art and animated scenes, that’s a minor element of an amazing experience. It doesn’t matter if you’re solely a fan of dungeon...
This is just the tip of the iceberg of new content. There’s also dozens of quality of life changes like multiple control styles, target lock on, and the much requested Japanese lip sync for maximum immersion. This is on top of an expanded multiplayer experience, and dozens of new cosmetic...
The music is as catchy as ever in No More Heroes III, with quite a few tracks that are still stuck in my head after beating the game. The voice acting deserves a special mention as well, as Robin Atkin Downes is as flawless as ever when it comes to...
I went into this experience excited and positive for some more awesome Cyberpunk worlds, technology, and lore and just quickly found myself frustrated with the game’s inability to stick the landing. There are lots of things to like about this game in a vacuum, but when it all comes together...
The story is dark and disturbing, primarily told through journals and notes you find scattered around, as well as the occasional cutscene. The voice acting is questionable at times, and the dialogue doesn’t always match the subtitles, but the story itself is pretty interesting. It leaves some points ambiguous, but...
The art and music are rather charming, as they pretty quickly sold me on the adventurous and carefree tone of the main characters as they cross Japan. The Go-Getters all look quite distinct from one another, and their appearances perfectly communicate their characters with just a glance. The English voice...
