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Maroon four.At the end of May, only two weeks before the debut of the Switch 2, the original Survival [...]
Fast Fusion
Shin'en jump.Shin'en Multimedia has punched above its weight class for a while now, especially in regard to its Fast [...]
Provocative and entertaining, American Arcadia's high-concept premise, inventive storytelling, and creative gameplay scenarios place it alongside its closest inspirations. Reviewer's Note: Certain gameplay & story assessments require I touch on SPOILERS to some extent. Although I try [...]
A Pirate's Fortune rests between two strange polarities: stretching Outlaws' flawed mechanics to their furthest extent while nonsensically resetting its previous narrative goals.Reviewer's Note: Certain story critiques compel me to touch on SPOILERS for both Star Wars Outlaws (the main game) and A Pirate's [...]
Groove is in the heart.In my review of Capcom Fighting Collection, I noted
Infuse Studio has a better grasp on incorporating storytelling & tone, but everything goes south once its worst open world impulses get in the way.Despite not being a fan of the original Spirit of the North, its backstory is the type I [...]
Bendy and the Ink Machine succeeds in capturing a specific personality and aesthetic, but falters in its gameplay craftsmanship.Typically, a developer naming the in-universe Disney knockoff after itself is enough to suspect self-aggrandizement to the nth [...]
Demolition man.Sometimes, when you boot up a video game, you know exactly what to expect. Other times, you only [...]
Despelote
Apropos its soccer-themed subject matter, Despelote pulls off an impressive hat trick: successfully fusing unique aesthetic, narrative, & mechanical decisions with an assured vision.Reviewer's Note: Due to certain story praises/critiques, it's virtually impossible to avoid SPOILERS. Speaking from experience, you'll find an [...]
Death end re;Quest Code Z marks a stunning comeback for Compile Heart and is a treat for fans of the first game.Death end re;Quest Code Z is the first time I've played a Compile Heart game in three long years. [...]
FragPunk
Between gameplay tempo, aesthetic, & characters, FragPunk's inherent chaos sets it apart from other hero shooters, but the cards aren't always in its favor.Before any prep phase clock winds down, any shots are fired, or hero character quips are said, each standard [...]
Steel Seed
While Storm in a Teacup's about-face from mechanical simplicity is audacious, Steel Seed is something I'm more compelled to admire than recommend.It's rather fitting how Steel Seed's protagonist, Zoe Archer, is uncomfortably strapped to an operating table at the beginning. [...]
