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In short, Zwei: The Arges Adventure may not be the most polished or compelling experience, but it’s a fascinating look into Falcom’s past, and a quite loveable one to boot. Those looking for a rollicking action RPG should stick with The Ilvard Insurrection, but enthusiasts interested in Falcom’s trajectory will...
I think some people will like Shining Resonance Refrain — the characters all fit a similar pattern of archetypes JRPGs are known for, and there are some amusing exchanges in some of the dating scenes. But for me, it’s lacking a bit of heart. It doesn’t do anything particularly badly,...
Detroit: Become Human is bound to be polarizing. I think it does some things incredibly well, but it also has some problems with the way it tells its story. While some players may be able to overlook these issues, I imagine others will find that the bad outweighs the good....
While Little Witch Academia’s shortcomings outweigh its strengths, it’s a charming game that fans of the series are sure to love. This game is a hard recommendation for anyone not currently a fan of Little Witch Academia, though it might work if you want some classic beat-’em-up action along with...
Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire is one of my favorite games of all time. In fact, it’s hard not to say that it’s an objective improvement over the first game in almost all respects except for the conflict. Following a god-statue just doesn’t inspire me the way being hit in...
Vampyr
In a market saturated by AAA titles, Vampyr is an excellent example of why we need more AA games. It’s not the prettiest or the smoothest experience, but then again, it’s really not trying to be. What Vampyr wants to do is tell the story of a newborn vampire who...
Seven is the quintessential flawed gem of a game. There’s so much to love about what the game does right, yet so many nagging issues that it’s hard to justify a higher score than I’ve given it. The good news is that some of the issues, particularly the most severe,...
Robust, lovingly presented, and expertly written, Cultist Simulator is an elegant metaphor for existence as a starving artist under capitalism…only your art may have world-ending repercussions. Hauntingly rapturous to play and replay, it won’t let you be the next Jim Jones, but it might just make you the next Torgo....
I’ve spent over 100 hours on FFXV, almost completing the game, and that doesn’t include the DLC that I haven’t touched. Clearly, I like this game. While the post-game content is lackluster at best, the dungeons and monotony create a Zen-like experience and rhythm that is addicting when it isn’t...
Starting The Swords of Ditto came with high expectations, and I was disappointed with what seemed a shallow offering at first. But, with some perseverance and a healthy interest in adventuring, I have become more and more enthralled and impressed with the bigger picture this game presents. With the conceit...
Omensight
Omensight is definitely an interesting experience. I found myself drawn in by the twists and turns my investigation took as I tried to find out how the world had come to the brink of ruin. But at the same time, I kind of missed the choose-your-own-adventure style of Stories and...
If you’ve never played Dragon’s Crown before, I highly recommend picking up Dragon’s Crown Pro, especially if you’ve got three friends willing to have a crack at it. There’s endless amounts of replayability, what with bonus dungeons, harder difficulties and a handful of characters to experiment with even after the...
