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7.5
JusantReally enjoyed it
It's Jusant, but you're controlling every limb of the climber. Right foot, Left foot, right hand, left hand. It's incredibly engaging, (at times) tense, and very technical that I wasn't expecting to wholly enjoy. Sat more upright in my chair than any other game I've played in the past two years. Pretty to look at and great to listen to as well - can't imagine the voicework this girl had to go through to audibly indicate your stamina at any given time. Also more interesting lore than Jusant. Chalk-gripped seven.
+Creative concept+Engaging story+Great soundtrack
9.0
MewgenicsA favorite!
If Into The Breach bred itself with the RNG of Binding of Isaac, adopted some light XCOM & Final Fantasy Tactics elements to make a wholly unique roguelike that's filled with "one more run" thoughts. Must admit, I am biased since I've logged hundreds of hours in to McMillen's previous game Binding Of Isaac...I knew this game would be a layup for me. Really enjoy each run, even though you will essentially "retire" your cats after a full run for the sole purpose of breeding them for stats. My game log says I'm 20% complete at 20 hours. This game has a long tail that I'll play for a long time.
+Creative concept+Hard to put down+High replayability−Grindy progression−Repetitive
7.4
Cyberpunk 2077Really enjoyed it
Very fun. I think the skill tree is the best aspect of this game since it allows for some very interesting Min/Maxing - like my character is pretty much entirely invested in the "Cool" attributes with a heavy focus on throwing knives and slowing down time with pistols to shoot grenades out of the air. I get giddy running up to mobs with my lil throwing knife in hand. They should really have called this game "throwing knife game" because I think that's just what I like the most about it. Everything else about it is fine, I suppose.
+Satisfying combat+Satisfying gameplay+Stunning graphics
3.8
CloverPitDisappointed
It's "Slot Machine Balatro" with the vibes of Buckshot Roulette and INSCRYPTION. I'm a sucker for any number-go-up game out there and this one is no exception. There's a bit more to it than that since it has some more meta story elements - but if you come in here looking for that, I'd direct you instead to Inscryption. If you've already played Buckshot Roulette, I think you already get what this is going for. If you've already played Balatro, I still think that's a better game (unless your gambling preferences are slot-machine based rather than poker-based). Other games do this better. Light 4
+Satisfying gameplay−Grindy progression−Weak story
6.8
ForestrikeMixed
If Shogun Showdown were played in real time. This is a roguelike where the gimmick of each individual battle is that you have the ability to "forsee" how it will play out. You can practice the battle as many times as you need to perfect your gameplan for when you decide to go at it for real. Every battle will play out the same depending on your actions. I really enjoyed this gimmick because each battle doesn't really feel like a fight - it feels like a puzzle that can be solved, but only if you can replicate it the way you need it to. There's a story in this too but it's boring. Strong 6.
+High replayability+Satisfying combat+Satisfying gameplay−Weak story
9.0
Denshattack!A favorite!
If Sonic (or, better yet, HASTE) were a tech deck simulator, but the tech deck was a subway train doing Tony Hawk tricks in post-apocalyptic Japan, saturated with cotton candy and killer music. This game is almost exactly what I wished Haste was. This game is chaos in the best way -- this game has no fear about it's ridiculous concept and takes it to immensely satisfying extremes. It has undoubtedly the best soundtrack of the year. Absolutely unmatched. This game is a core concept executed to perfection. Soft 9.
+Creative concept+Good value+Great soundtrack
8.9
Returnal™Really enjoyed it
3rd Person bullet hell that takes the ambience from Metroid Prime and smashes it with the mechanics of Enter the Gungeon & Sektori. It does ask quite a bit of you mechanically - you'll need to balance your ability to run n' gun with your ability to perceive attacks, dodge bullets, jump and dash over slow-moving rings that deal damage, all while managing "parasites" that provide a boon & burden simultaneously, weapon alt-fire cooldowns, and whether or not you think the side paths are worth the trouble (they almost always are). It feels like an arcade game. It's alien and isolating. Strong 8.
+Creative concept+Good value+Rewarding exploration−Weak story
8.8
007 First LightReally enjoyed it
A fast-paced & campy Hitman with enjoyable combat and a lenience to give the player the James Bond fantasy. This is the definitive James Bond game to date. It has the spying, the eavesdropping, gathering intel, big conspiracy story, and gadgets to boot. It's able to do those things -- I wouldn't say EXCEPTIONALLY well, but just good enough to afford a very enjoyable gaming experience. It's a popcorn game. I'm rating it a little bit high for what it is - ultimately this is a game that does things in the good-to-great range, stays true to its genre, and sees a vision through. Perfect 8 to soft 9
+Engaging story+Polished+Satisfying combat
3.1
KAZDisappointed
Roguelike where you use the arrow keys to move on a small grid to defeat enemies. This game markets as a bullet-paced game where you'll navigate a small avatar over a grid to knock out enemies, trying to avoid traps and causing chaos along the way. But. That's really about it. It all feels a little useless and a little more "look how fast I can move". Not really anticipating coming back to this. I do appreciate the different art styles though. Soft 3
+Creative concept+Good value+High replayability−Grindy progression−Lack of content−Repetitive
6.0
Agent 64: Spies Never DieMixed
A well-done replica of N64-style shooters, specifically, Goldeneye. For better or worse, this game takes the structure, gunplay, and mission structure of the N64 era shooter and - while it doesn't put it in a new light or gives it anything to say that's remarkably different - brings it to 2026 in all of its glory. it's a fun oddity and it's nice that it's accessible in a modern way. But the adults in the room have played this. And I'm not sure the kids will feel as favorably to it as we were in the day. Soft 6.
+Good value+High replayability+Satisfying combat−Poor UI−Repetitive
5.0
Halo: Campaign EvolvedDisappointed
At best, it's an optimistic statement that Halo Studios is willing to re-trace Bungie's footsteps, taking old lessons and reframing them in a new lens for whatever might be next in the franchise. But after completing the game, I'm not convinced that you couldn't give Activision, Blizzard, iD, Infinity Ward, heck, Santa Monica Studios the same blueprint and miss something from those studios that HS was able to capture here. A slightly better gameplay experience, surrounded by shoulder-shrugs. I suppose for PS fans who have never played, you have a definitive version here.
+Satisfying gameplay+Strong atmosphere+Stunning graphics−Lack of content−Worse than its predecessor
6.5
METAL EDENMixed
If Doom Eternal was entirely linear with no exploration and was maybe just a little less intense
+Satisfying combat+Satisfying gameplay+Strong atmosphere−Repetitive