LJ Lowery's Reviews
Exile's End is sort of a mixed bag. Magnetic Realms nailed the retro inspiration and metroidvania format, but a few choices in the level design keep it from being something great.
Frontiers of Pandora's shortcomings come from its effort to be unique, but it makes a valiant effort in immersing players into its world.
Sonic Superstars is is a spindash in the right direction, but makes some missteps that could be improved upon.
Where Werewolf: The Apocalypse lacks in quality, it makes for in gameplay and one of the few lycanthrope-centered power fantasies around.
RetroMania Wrestling has the gameplay to go toe-to-toe with the best of the genre, but won't be winning any title belts.
The core Battlefield experience lives, but has many obstacles to overcome.
While suffering from technical issues, the campaign treads new ground as the rest of the game does little to evolve the franchise.
Disintegration is a fresh concept that feels as though it was lost in time since the days of the OG Xbox but fails to stand out, especially with its multiplayer mode that simply isn't worth your time.
NASCAR Heat is a game for the diehard fans of the sport. Your favorite series and drivers are all here for you to get behind the wheel with.
Milanoir has the potential to be a grat game on the Nintendo Switch, but the aiming mechanics aren't fit for the system, and consistently get in the way. Its revenge plot is also just way to dark and without any redemptive qualities.
Alteric feels like a billion other indie games out there, and wants to punish players more than challenge them. Luckily, the physics do make the platforming feel satisfying, and thee gam can be completed in a couple hours. Still, there are many other video games that deserve your time.
Assassins Creed Chronicles: India hits its mark in areas where ACC: China failed to, but misses in areas where China did well. It is difficult for all the wrong reasons, but the overall presentation makes it unique and something in which fans of the franchise may want to check out.
Hitman (2016) does well in immersing the player in a world where you must think and act like Agent 47 should. The meat of the game is found when returning to the location and discovering the many options there is to subdue the targets. While perfect for hardcore gamers and completionists, its long load times is the one thing holding it back.
The only thing Marvel vs Capcom: Infinite has going for it is solid gameplay. The artstyle unfortunately suffers from cringe-worthy character design, and there isn't much replayability after players have finished the story and mastered every character via the mission mode.
Empire of Sin does little to brew up any revolutionary changes to the genre, but it makes for a fun time if you enjoy strategy and historical settings.
Samurai Warriors 5 is the refresh that the series needed, but doesn't bring anything new to the war table.
All-Star Brawl lacks some polish and personality, but packs and unexpected punch.
Despite lacking in some aspects, World of Mechs packs a punch in all the places that matter.
The Cobra Kai video game is definitely not the best around, but it brings honor to a classic genre that keeps fighting.
Spellbreak is a fun and frantic battle royale that still has room to grow as it evolves with future seasons.