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In my estimation, Shape of Dreams responds to virtually every checkbox wishlist for the contemporary roguelite fan. The intricate spell and upgrade system is deep, easy to understand, and consistent, feeding into every run’s arc of difficulty, never feeling unfair or overtuned. The sound design and special effects are outlandish...
Hollow Knight: Silksong has a long road ahead of it, and I'm ready to follow it on its entire journey. Whether that includes a swath of free updates just like the original game, or potential DLC, I'll be there. In fact, I'm still there, slowly chipping away at a 100%...
Overall, none of this is inherently bad — per se — it’s just unremarkable. However, I was pleasantly surprised by the exploration. Cronos makes excellent use of the entirety of each level, making exploring worthwhile. Additionally, the Traveler can influence the environment in ways that allow you to repair structures...
An incredibly popular series is back with Everybody's Golf Hot Shots, teeing up to give new and returning players a wonderful golfing experience. The game features vibrant, cartoon graphics, adorably hilarious characters, and intuitive golf mechanics. Additionally, you can play multiplayer with up to four players locally or online, including...
Sadly, those retreads often mean more combat. It’s exciting at first, this scrabbly Soulslike stamina-baiting movement against eerie phantasmal hollow-face demons, wielding a Ki-Pulse-like rally mechanic straight out of Nioh that precludes the need for healing items once you get the timing right. Weapons are strictly melee-only, a collection of...
Gears of War: Reloaded
In my memory, the Carmine brothers stand out as prominent figures of the original trilogy, but Anthony – who I don't think is ever referred to by his first name in-game – dies quickly and unceremoniously from a Longshot bullet through the head in the campaign's first act. Anthony Carmine's...
I do have a few complaints about the game, primarily regarding quality-of-life features. In particular, the fact that recipes for food and crafting can’t be seen from the menu is something I sorely missed. Perhaps the ability to craft from storage is asking for a bit too much ease of...
The performance isn't perfect. Playing in Performance Mode on a base PS5, I experienced significant framerate dips during busier sections of the game. It was often distracting during big boss battles and complicated stealth sequences. I still think it was an odd choice to adapt Metal Gear Solid 3 first,...
It doesn't help that the story isn't the most enthralling tale spun from the Prince universe. Your job is to save your kingdom by wielding a mysterious respawning force, which fits directly into the roguelike nature of the game. It's cute, but the intro is very brief, and we don't...
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown is a fun little title that brings the chaotic action and fast-paced momentum of TMNT beat-em-ups into the strategy game space. Focusing on the iconic mutant brothers after they're separated during an attack by the Foot Clan, the turn-based strategy game shifts players into...
Mafia: The Old Country
That first glimpse of the Sicilian countryside in Hangar 13’s Mafia: The Old Country is a gobsmacking moment, with those distant mountain ranges and crumbling ruins framing the pastoral splendor of busy vineyards and dirt roads. It’s a land populated and maintained by ruthless dons and humble peasants alike, supporting...
Tiny Bookshop
While there are avenues in which players can optimize their bookshop, I was never tempted to min-max in the way I often can with many games in the genre, such as Stardew Valley, while playing Tiny Bookshop. Making money does move things forward in some ways, allowing for better decor...
