Second Wave Alpha Playtest First Impressions – Rough Exterior Hides a Decently Fun MOBA
Second Wave, a mix between 3rd-person shooters and MOBAs held a playtest in late may, and while the game’s still in an early state, it can be good fun at times.
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ghostpia Season One Review – Beautiful and Brutal
The visual novel ghostpia is filled with bright, beautiful images that recall a nostalgic picture book, contrary to a dreary, dark plot of loneliness, hatred, and violence.
Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection Review – Legendary Dungeon-Crawler Revitalized
Even today, Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection offer a compelling and satisfying gameplay loop more than many of its contemporaries. The game makes you invested and attached to your characters strictly through the trials and hardships you undergo.
Winter’s Wish: Spirits of Edo Review – A Brilliant Otome Imagining of Historical Japan
Set in 18th-century Kyoho Japan filled with fantastical spirits good and evil, Winter’s Wish: Spirits of Edo puts the player in a beautifully crafted historical Japan setting with heart-stopping romance.
Fairy Fencer F: Refrain Chord Review – Familiar SRPG Formula with A Musical Twist
Fairy Fencer F: Refrain Chord, while generic in its premise, offers an engaging SRPG experience owing to its music-themed mechanics, all wrapped in a relatively cliched plot line.
Devil May Cry Peak of Combat CBT Preview – SSStylish DMC Action on the Go
Devil May Cry Peak of Combat is a pretty fun conversion of the series’ fast-paced combat to mobile, and could be a pretty fun game if it launches in this state.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Review – A Triumphant Return
Step foot again into the open world of Hyrule is always a joyful experience, and the new mechanics of Tears of the Kingdom heightens things up with infinite possibilities.
404 GAME RE:SET Review – Confusing Shmup RPG Mix
As Yoko Taro and Sega’s latest brainchild, 404 GAME RE:SET has done a good job anthropomorphizing its signature IP into beautiful young girls, unfortunately, the mix of shoot-em-up combat and RPGesque character growth system falls short
Black Stella Ptolomea CBT Preview – A Disappointing Display of Potential
Black Stella Ptolomea’s closed beta is a sad showing of a third attempt at trying to tell this story and is just begging for a delay to polish things up.
Afterimage Review – A Beautifully-Crafted Metroidvania
Afterimage captivates with its mesmerizing journey, melding exhilarating combats and exploration within a vivid and enchanting world. With rich customization options, this unique Metroidvania offers a spellbinding and unforgettable experience.