Monster Hunter Stories 3, a game for those tired of hunting monsters and wanting to tame them, is definitely the best game in the trilogy. All Monster Hunter and JRPG fans should give it a try.
God of War: Sons of Sparta combines valuable and human touches about Kratos' past with a new gameplay style for the series. However, it fails to deliver this gameplay in a truly innovative way. The story is left half-baked due to its slow pace, ordinary metroidvania structure, and shallow gameplay systems.
Resident Evil Requiem succeeds in breathing new life into the series rather than relying on nostalgia. The nostalgic elements, updated gameplay mechanics, the ease of playing from different perspectives, and the surprises combine to create a Resident Evil storm that will keep you glued to your seat for hours. But I must add this: Those expecting the revolutionary change Resident Evil 7 brought may not find what they're looking for.
Romeo is Dead Man, is a game that fans who remember PS3 and Xbox 360 era action games and are familiar with Suda51's games will love. The story starts off disjointed but draws you in more as it progresses. The action, while not overly deep, doesn't get too tedious throughout the game, and the fun side activities make the 10-13 hours you spend on the game well worth it.
Mewgenics is one of the most ambitious indie games of recent years, with its boundary-pushing tactical depth, massive content volume, and absurd cat-breeding simulation. While the learning curve is steep and the luck factor is unforgiving, once you grasp the mechanics, you won't be able to put it down—it's a full-fledged 200-hour “meowsterpiece.”
As I mentioned earlier, the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade really surprised me. It has significantly altered my expectations for the series' presence on this platform. The game looks great in docked mode and also performs well in portable mode. If you haven't had a chance to check out this remastered version yet and have any doubts, the Switch 2 version is definitely worth considering due to its portability.
Reanimal breathes fresh life into the genre with its new gameplay mechanics and immense world. However, its story, centered around domestic violence and childhood trauma, is overly veiled. On the other hand, the incredible world design, music, and valuable cinematic narrative choices, such as the bus stop scene, enhance the game's appeal. Despite everything, Reanimal is a game worth playing, but it fails to live up to the immense expectations placed upon it.
Nioh 3 stands out even in an era when the soulslike genre has become overly crowded. While its open-world structure isn't flawless, it largely achieves its goals thanks to the exploration motivation it offers, its visual quality, and its side content. Add to this a top-tier combat system, two distinct gameplay modes, deep build options, a lengthy narrative structure, and the wealth of content in New Game+, and you have a game that competes at the very top of its genre.
MIO: Memories in Orbit, another ‘refined’ game project from French developers. Despite being somewhat uneven in terms of difficulty, it manages to keep the player immersed in its world, and its music and mysterious universe construction make you lose track of time. Whether you love the genre or not, I think you should definitely join MIO on its special journey.
Octopath Traveler 0 isn't a flawless game; there are moments where the pace dips, but overall, its strengths balance this out quite well. If you enjoy turn-based JRPGs, especially if you've enjoyed other games in the series, this adventure is definitely worth checking out for its music, story progression, and pixel graphics.
