One Piece: Burning Blood is one of those middle of the road games that makes game reviewers weep. The fun of praising or decimating a title stolen away without so much as a cheeky card. The game itself does work as an introduction to the series, giving the briefest of glimpses as to why it's so popular, and piling on the fan service with countless playable and support characters. Neither good nor bad, it exists. That will be enough for many fans.
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince forgoes complexity in favor of creating an accessible and enjoyable gaming experience.
Sonic Superstars shines brightest when it's sticking to what made the Genesis titles so successful.
Fate/Samurai Remnant is an enjoyable entry in the Fate universe.
The Legend of Nayuta: Boundless Trails might show its age, but can still be a good time.
Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons blends experimental elements with traditional Double Dragon gameplay.
Nobunaga's Ambition: Awakening is a worthy entry in the forty-year-old franchise.
Dead Island 2 is a gory adventure that offers up plenty of mindless mayhem for zombie slayers.
Grim Guardians: Demon Purge is an enjoyable romp through a demon-infested castle.
One Piece Odyssey delivers a great One Piece adventure, but without regard to the source material, is simply a good but unremarkable RPG. Hardcore One Piece fans will eat this up like a smorgasbord of Sanji's cooking, but even with the Memoria sections, it's a lot for newcomers to take in.
Despite having an original story and setting, many elements of Samurai Maiden bring about a feeling a deja vu.
Harvestella attempts to create a unique gaming experience by combining farming and life sim elements with action RPG elements.
Asterigos: Curse of the Stars combines the style of traditional RPGs with a soulslike template, resulting in a challenging but more accessible game that's able to forge its own identity without hiding its influences.
It's a departure from its predecessors, but depending on what someone is looking for, Valkyrie Elysium can be a good time.
Soulstice makes no secret of what influenced it, both in aesthetics and in gameplay mechanics.
River City Saga: Three Kingdoms is an enjoyable yet unexpected take on Kunio and company.
The Elder Scrolls Online: High Isle is a welcome addition to the long-running MMO. The gameplay remains familiar enough so regular Elder Scrolls Online players won't be in for any unpleasant surprises and the world building and storytelling makes High Isle a worthwhile visit.
Capcom Fighting Collection is essential for fans of '90s tournament fighters, particularly of Darkstalkers. That being said, the curated ten games feels like light packaging.
Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong has players step in the shoes of three different vampires to solve a mystery, building upon the wealth of Vampire lore, but doesn't have much bite.
In the history of gaming there have been experiences where everything about the game is fantastic except for the actual gameplay.