The clown prince of JRPGs… While my thoughts on the Shin Megami Tensei subseries may evoke a questionable sense of bias, piercing through any form of clouded judgment was surprisingly effortless as Persona 5 is an absolute delight, regardless of my attachment to the series. As I’ve mentioned profusely, Persona 4 Golden is my favourite […]
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God tier… Breath of the Wild is objectively one of the greatest video games of all time. It reinvented an established, wholistic formula into a monumental figure of unprecedented scale and innovation, while simultaneously capturing the essence of its foundation and in many ways, returned to its roots of ambiguity and unadulterated curiosity. Breath of […]
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A feline frenzy. The colossal Super Mario series has always been a pristine vessel of impeccable refinement, brilliant innovation, and unapologetic nostalgia. Both its 2D and 3D affairs are ground-breaking masterpieces that undisputedly defined a medium of unparalleled engagement and escapism. Its branching sub-series and experimental genres are equally as refined and exceptionally masterful, providing […]
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It’s magically delicious. Bugsnax is a perplexing vessel of idiosyncratic ingenuity and unapologetic creativity, encapsulating the raw essence of absurdity which is delightfully engaging and wholeheartedly charming. As a robust collect-a-thon and a cleverly orchestrated example of logical problem solving, Bugsnax is such a joyously enthralling experience that enforces an engaging and intricate stimulus of […]
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A medium of great ideas and poor execution… As a prolific love letter to the psychological and survival horror tendencies that fostered a renowned genre and platform, The Medium boasts an impressive layer of creativity and complex ingenuity with its harmonization of its atmospheric and gameplay components. Bloober Team’s latest in their repertoire of terror […]
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An occasionally rocky voyage across the sea… As a welcomed amalgamation of Metroidvania style progression, intuitive platforming, and an Animal Crossing-like management system, Spiritfarer is an engaging piece of time management and organized structure, all of which is fostered in an impressively fulfilling sense of progression. With an impeccably crisp and vibrant visual pallet and […]
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An enjoyable dystopian mess… As a non-hyperbolic platform for hype and unfathomable expectation, CD Projekt Red’s follow up to the gargantuan success that was The Witcher 3 was promised to be a generation defining experience that exemplified a dynamic sense of world building and open-ended structure. Cyberpunk 2077 was illustrated as an exquisitely detailed and […]
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Big fun in small packages. LittleBigPlanet is a relatively dormant franchise that lives in the shadow of its own success, failing to maintain the meteoric success and quality achieved through its genesis. LittleBigPlanet Karting and LittleBigPlanet 3 unfortunately did not live up to the established pedigree, seemingly dropping the PlayStation staple off the edge of […]
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Breaking down your soul, one demon at a time… Bluepoint’s immaculate repertoire of re-imaginings, remasters, and illustrious remakes are some of the industry’s best, rivaling the fidelity and prowess exemplified this year by Square Enix and Capcom. From the improved textures of the Uncharted: Nathan Drake Collection to the new lavish coat of paint for […]
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An illustrious station for nostalgic play… As a pre-installed bundle of goodness for every PlayStation 5 console, Astro’s Playroom is a remarkably creative and inventive platformer that reinforces and capitalizes off of the surprisingly nostalgic history of the PlayStation ecosystem. From some of the most ingenious and exquisitely charming Easter Eggs in the gaming medium […]
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