Whether it's the adrenaline rush from a hard-fought boss encounter or the thrill of watching the characters bond, this is a delightful journey in and out of battle
Life is Strange: True Colors is a powerful adventure, full of twists and thoughtful yet heartbreaking subject matter. You'll root for Alex Chen, and feel good about helping shape her path forward
From its charming cast to the battle system that makes it into one big performance, Tokyo Mirage Sessions is zany in the best way possible
Between building up your base, making new discoveries, and fighting intense boss battles, Ys VIII is a hard adventure to put down
Between lighthearted and somber moments, Before the Storm shows the complexity of life and how our loved ones help us get by
This isn't a shake up for the series and can sometimes feel dated, but the long, hard-fought adventure comes together in an engaging way
Iceborne is a hefty expansion that provides a bigger, badder challenge. The fights can be both exhilarating and maddening, making it an experience of intense highs and lows
The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles offers an entertaining package with two closely connected games that delight in their over-the-top fashion and inclusion of a certain famous detective
Shin Megami Tensei V enhances its formula with expansive areas and more ability customization. The result is a mostly entertaining ride, albeit with a few bumps along the way
Playing Triangle Strategy’s battles is probably the easiest and most carefree part of the experience. There’s a lot of fun in strategizing and watching your characters’ abilities shine, and I loved outsmarting the competition. The hardest part of the journey is the choices alongside the bleak realities it makes you confront about injustices of the world. The game has multiple endings, letting you pick your vision for the future. Even with my ending, which was one for a much more idealized, compassionate world, I was left a little disheartened. But, maybe, that’s the point. And for that, Triangle Strategy isn’t like most games you’ll play, which is what makes it special, even if it’s not always perfect in the delivery of its harsh truths.
Resident Evil Revelations 2 is intriguing with memorable battles, tense action, and surprise twists. Unfortunately, has some trouble keeping its momentum
The plot remains solid, and Telltale does a great job at exploring different mental states during the apocalypse
The emotional finale stays with you long after the credits, providing a worthy conclusion to Dontnod's first episodic game
Record Breaker charms new players with its fun battle system and engaging demon fusion, and gives old fans enough incentive to return
The Fafnir Knight is exciting due to better storytelling and fun new mechanics, such as town building and advertising campaigns
I had a blast besting stages, but the game loses momentum with lengthy enemy turns
Grand Kingdom offers plenty of fun and tense tactical battles, giving you a slew of customization options and online competition
Atelier Sophie makes great improvements, especially with its rewarding alchemy and social systems, which always give you something to look forward to
Cold Steel II is filled with intriguing characters, great plot revelations, and challenging battles. Whether you favor combat or narrative, it has plenty to entertain you
The two-episode opener does its job at getting your interest back into the series and kindling your curiosity