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Cat Quest II
Cat Quest II feels like the perfect game for a parent and child to play together. This is likely a growing market, so I applaud the publisher for being on top of this. The game hides enough potentially mature jokes to keep adults chuckling along, while the kiddo may fall...
I know I levied a lot of criticisms against both games. I wish GungHo had worked more to modernize these titles by adding features like fast-forward, or that they’d done a better job of updating the graphics in Grandia. The price tag is also a little high. But this is...
AI: The Somnium Files is an amazing graphic adventure/visual novel hybrid that I’m glad I was able to get a chance to play. The story and characters definitely leave lasting impressions, and the gameplay is enjoyable without many frustrations. It is a clever title that I’d recommend.
In the end, I think Every Buddy is the first game I’ve played that has actually made me feel old. If I were young and didn’t have a million games in my backlog already, I could have happily spent my summer grinding away to level up and get to the...
Final Fantasy VIII Remastered is lacking a fair bit of polish in some areas, and it isn’t the easiest Final Fantasy to recommend to everyone, but it’s a piece of history in Square Enix’s storied life. This is easily the best and most accessible version of the game you can...
When all is said and done, I enjoyed my time with Winds of Change. I liked its blend of visual novel and point-and-click elements, making it a sort of East-meets-West game. I also found the story and characters engaging and spent several playthroughs exploring new character subplots and decision branches....
Overall, Catherine: Full Body is a unique experience that’s tough to put into one bucket or another. Outright puzzle game fans would definitely enjoy the puzzling aspects but may not be interested in the story, whereas those interested in the story may not have patience for the tougher puzzles (though...
Fire Emblem: Three Houses is Fire Emblem at the top of its game. Only a few games in my life have ruined my sleep schedule like Fire Emblem: Three Houses. Getting back home late after work, playing until I saw the sun rise, agonizing over in-game decisions, laughing and crying...
Crystar
Ultimately, Crystar is a case of “be careful what you wish for.” What at first appears to be an excellent deal — a game with fast-paced action combat, stunning graphics, and a story that takes women and people of varied sexualities seriously — turns out to be deeply disappointing, with...
Oninaki
I’m frustrated because I wanted to like Oninaki a lot more than I do. It’s absolutely not a bad game; rather, it’s yet another “serviceable” outing from Tokyo RPG Factory, who continue to try their hardest. I can definitely see a difference between their first two games and Oninaki, but...
Dicey Dungeons
Dicey Dungeons certainly offers a unique experience to turn-based, deck-building titles. Unfortunately, the inclusion of dice can both excite and frustrate, as no amount of planning can prepare one for each contingency one might encounter or a poor run of luck. The unique playstyles keep the game fresh, the sheer...
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order doesn’t do much wrong, save for its camera angles, especially if you’re just looking to have a fun time with some friends in the Marvel Universe. Overall, it is a decent action RPG that I had fun with while it lasted. However, if...
