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West of Loathing is a rare treat of a video game — one that compels you to restart it immediately after you finish. With some of the best comedic writing ever found in an RPG and a truly unique and timeless visual style, you’re going to have a hard time...
London Detective Mysteria is not a bad otome by any means, and I’m glad that XSEED decided to give it a chance. Despite the pacing issues, I rather enjoyed certain story beats, particularly once a character route had been cemented. However, I wouldn’t describe it as being among the best...
Unavowed
Although I felt that the adventure game mechanics of Unavowed were slightly lacking, those criticisms pale in comparison to the overall quality of the storytelling. At times funny, tragic, heartfelt, silly, and even scary, this is one of the strongest video game narratives in recent memory. With impressive pixel art,...
Anything but a rote story of good versus evil, YIIK is successful in its delivery of a genuinely unpredictable story unafraid to ponder the nature of human existence. It’s a rare game that I feel endeared to despite consistent frustration with its slippery controls, laborious battles, and tedious character development...
Despite the inconsistencies and lack of polish in a few areas, Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition comes highly recommended. To have the PS3 version with all of the updates on every major modern console is a miracle, and with so much new stuff to jump into, both returning players and...
Darksiders III
It breaks my heart to say so, because I adore this series and the game isn’t without its bright spots. But when you factor in the pervasive technical issues, the shoehorned-in Soulslike mechanics, and the inconsistent combat, there’s very little to recommend here. Now, as of this writing, the developers...
All in all, World of Final Fantasy Maxima is an enjoyable game with a lot of heart despite not having an obviously clear intended audience in mind. Personally, I had fun playing the game and grew attached to its characters, so what more can I really ask for in an...
Fallout 76
But there is still hope. If Bethesda wishes to regain their customers’ trust, they need to invest their full resources into fixing Fallout 76, not unlike what Square Enix did with Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn. The skeleton of a great game is here. With frequent updates, added content,...
Book of Demons
Thing Trunk has done a fantastic job over the years with Book of Demons. They had a goal and a vision they succeeded in meeting. Now, that doesn’t mean the end result is excellent. I think a game intended for short spurts can still change things up a bit and...
Fortunately, Lucas Pope has already proven himself a capable and promising indie developer since Papers, Please, and Return of the Obra Dinn is no exception. In fact, I might even suggest that Obra Dinn is the better game. Although a weak ending and a frustrating lack of tutorials up front...
If you love the music of Persona 3 and Persona 5 or particularly enjoy the characters from these games, consider these titles for your collection. It’s charming to watch this group dance around in front of the famous backdrops of Persona 3/5 and hear a few of your favourite tunes...
Akin to nights in the basement, with a party gathered around a friend brooding behind the DM’s screen, Battle Chasers: Nightwar feels like a classic romp in a dungeon with some dragons. Though the adventure is new, it still feels familiar. Airship Syndicate has impressively refreshed some staple conventions with...
