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Ninja Gaiden Ragebound harkens back to the older days of the Ninja Gaiden series, but with some optional quality of life improvements that make this game a bit easier to recommend. For one thing, there are no time limits, making this a bit more forgiving. Also, there are accessibility features, including damage reduction, game speed, and knock back features that make the difficulty feel more personalized. It is replayable to find the hidden items, and to get the different endings, though it is on the shorter side, and without much of a story, though this game feels like a 90's platformer that got modernized. I highly recommend Ragebound if you can get it on sale.

Wolverine isn't a perfect game, nor is it as good as Insomniac's Spider-Man games, but it's not as bad as people are making it out to be. There is valid criticism, including Wolverine's senses always being on, and always guiding you the right way to go, the short campaign length (lasting around 15 hours for a single campaign run, and roughly 20 to 25 hours for most players to platinum the game), and that infamous motorcycle chase segment. But where it shines is with the combat. Visceral, precise, violent. It honestly has the best feeling of combat, and I think at least in terms of combat, it's better than X-Men Origins: Wolverine, and it does have a fair amount of challenge (at least on anything above the easiest difficulty). Another high point are some of the performances, especially Liam McIntyre as Wolverine, and Troy Baker as Mister Sinister/Nathaniel Essex. I also really enjoyed the story for the most part, with only really some minor nitpicks. And there is a fair amount of replayability, be it trying again on high difficulties, finding the missing collectibles, and finishing the Nightmare Trials. Overall, it's a solid game that got caught up in internet discourse.

Honestly, I was very excited to play this game, but I left the game very disappointed. The combat is very dull, and for something by Platinum Games, the masters of action RPG's/hack and slashes, this is one of the biggest sins the game commits. It's very basic, and some of the shapes don't always come out properly. Claw, Fist, and Gun being some of the more annoying ones to try and get done, especially in the later part of the game. The game also has annoying camera that's either way too zoomed in, or obscures your vision too much, and it can't really be adjusted. The plot is very serviceable, but nothing too groundbreaking. Another thing that I find very strange is that the game is very juvenile with some of it's humour, but then it will randomly have certain characters be bit over sexualized. Like it's not sure if it wants to appeal more to children, or teenagers. It does boast some solid voice over performances, and a good soundtrack. And while it's not an overly long game, taking me about 14 hours to beat, this was mostly due to annoying sections that require precise drawing of certain shapes, and an end credits sequence that drags on for too long. Maybe this game was better on WiiU, but on PS4/PS5, it was very Mediocre rather than Wonderful.

A perfectly fair, balanced match 3 sliding puzzle game, with an enjoyable game loop? You get that with Pokemon Puzzle League, which is way more than I can say with Dr. Mario 64. And the plot does kind of work, as it's loosely a retelling of the Pokemon Anime story, and higher difficulties do give you more stages, such as the Elite Four. But outside of that, it doesn't really have much to do with Pokemon. It's still a decently fun game.

Man, I think I have a new front runner for the worst game I've played this year. Dr. Mario 64 is a simple (in theory) game, where you have to match three viruses and capsules in terms of colour (at minimum) to clear the board, or let your opponent cross a certain threshold in order for them to lose. Where it's annoying is in the fact that if your opponent can get a combo going, which will happen often even on easier difficulties, you will get more colours that can mess up your potential combos, and leave you unable to do anything for a few seconds. Add on a very short story mode, and annoying enemy AI, and you have a must skip game.

Beast of Reincarnation might not be a perfect game, but in terms of combat, it is top notch, being part Nier Automata, part Sekiro. And Koo's commands can help give a tactical advantage, with either being a heal, or to help stun enemies. Emma is able to get some other advantages in battle, including able to create bridges to attack enemies from above, or make pillars to help get out of the way. Plus, the style of this world is beautiful, reminding me a bit of a mix of Horizon and Princess Mononoke (robotic enemies, and nature overtaking a ruined world). It can be a formulaic story at times, but Beast of Reincarnation is a solid game worth checking out.

On paper, a Spawn game taking game play inspiration from Devil May Cry seems like a slam dunk premise. In reality, it has some rough points that could have benefitted from a bit more polish. One major gripe is that this game lacks serious melee combos, focusing more on Spawn's ranged weapons and powers. Spawn only really has an axe as his melee weapon, and a handful of melee attacks. While his powers and ranged weapons make up the majority of his abilities, there isn't really much variety there either. The game also has very awkward platforming, leading to you either taking damage, or restarting far away. Bosses are really bullet spongy, making them more tedious than challenging. Environments can be a bit confusing in the later parts of the game, and there will be back tracking. Some pros I like include the visual presentation, the graphics were good for the time, the cutscenes, and Kevin Michael Richardson's performance as Spawn (he's not quite Keith David, but he does a solid job in the role). Overall, Spawn: Armageddon is an interesting collectible for Spawn fans, but it doesn't really hold a candle to DMC.

Some minor technical gripes aside, Dawn of the Samurai is a fun, visceral story based on the life of **** Minamoto, though with some fantastical elements. Genji does feature fixed camera angles, so you will have to deal with some off screen enemies occasionally getting a cheap shot you can't react to. And while you do get access to Benkei, you do have to manually change characters, either at your base, or during certain story moments. But it is a very polished, responsive, and fairly challenging game at times, so fans of Onimusha and Devil May Cry might get some enjoyment out of this game. Overall, this is a bit of a hidden gem on the PS2 that I highly recommend.

There's very little to like about Party Dash, though I did find some highlights. The first is the visual presentation. I'm very much a fan of the 2D sprites, and the highly detailed backgrounds, replicating things like the recent Dragon Quest remakes. There is solid humour, aided by the original Japanese voice cast. And some of the mini games are very fun to play. Now for the cons. There are only 4 mini games. Yeah, 4. The first Mario Party game from 1998 had around 50, so this small amount from a 2024 game is very baffling. The story mode for each team, while being humourous, is very repetitive, as you'll be playing those same 4 mini games repeatedly throughout 7 stages (for 4 campaigns). And the last con is that some of these mini games, especially with 4 players, can be way too chaotic and unfair. The last insulting thing about this game is that, for the cost, you get so little to do. Had this been a free game, or an inexpensive game at around $10-$15, you'd have gotten a decent money's worth. Had I not been a fan of the anime, and had this not been a free game on PS Plus, I would not have touched this game. I do not recommend this game if you're looking for a varied party game.

Disgaea Mayhem is a prime example of how not to attempt making a Musou/Warriors clone. The first biggest problem is that you have only a single playable character, and that one character isn't really fun to play as, despite being able to use different styles. And the only variety you have is with your monster companion, who changes the form, and offers some minor benefits, but not enough to be a substantial positive. The plot is nonsensical, the characters are uninteresting, and the writing is very cringy. The game is also very short, taking about 5-6 hours to beat the main story, and with no incentive for replaying, it makes the game criminally overpriced. Don't even wait for this game to go on sale, or end up free on PS Plus/Game Pass. Just don't buy it. You have better options for games in the Musou genre. Even Dynasty Warriors at its absolute worst, Dynasty Warriors 9, makes this game look amateurish.

A faster paced Yu-Gi-Oh game, Rush Duel is a bit of an easier game to learn, and a traditional player like myself had no issues learning it. And a return to more simple rules, after additions like Synchro, XYZ, and Link Summoning does get some nostalgia points. It does tend to be a bit more childish in its design, as Sevens (the arc it is based on) is a series more geared towards kids compared to some of the other series, aiming for a teen audience. It is a blast to play, compared to some games like Master Duel and Legacy of the Duelist, but it is rather simplistic with features. While Rush Duel isn't going to overtake Master Duel, it is a fun breath of fresh air to a stagnating Yu-Gi-Oh formula, and a bit of a reminder to when Yu-Gi-Oh was fun and experimental.

Outlaws has a lot of positive traits, but some aspects that hold it back from being a great game. I like the reputation system with different crime syndicates, that give your main character positive or negative benefits with them, depending on your relationship with these syndicates. It does boast decent gunplay, cover mechanics, stealth, and a fun narrative. It does have some issues, including some idiotic guards who give up a bit too quickly, annoying lockpicking, and being bloated with side activities, but it's nowhere near as bad as I initially thought, nor is it as bad as people make it out to be.

Unbearably annoying, and I keep getting bombarded with ads for this game despite blocking it dozens of times. Pay to win Gacha slop with AI generated “art work”. Immediate 0/10 for the AI use, but if I could go negative for my score due to the bombardment of ads I get, I would.

Conceptually, an action game inspired by Akira Kurosawa's iconic style makes sense, and could have been awesome. And while Trek to Yomi mixes in that Kurosawa art style with a part revenge story, part supernatural story, it misses the mark on where it should have shined. The gameplay. Fights are done from a side scrolling perspective, but it's very basic, and sometimes the camera angles can make simple fights harder than they needed to be. They can either zoom the camera out, or obscure your vision with front facing environments. It also deals with an incredibly basic story, with very uninteresting characters, and amateurish voice acting (especially if you play in English). If you wanted a better samurai experience, with the Kurosawa art style, you'd better off playing Ghost of Tsushima, or Ghost of Yotei, with Kurosawa Mode on.

As someone who didn't play the original release, I went in mostly blind, but Doki Doki Literature Club starts off seeming like a generic, romance themed visual novel. As the story progresses, you start to see more and more of the girls, and the struggles they deal with. And it does go into some very dark, and serious themes. It's not going to be for the faint of heart, but it is a very gripping spin on the typical, formulaic visual novels. I highly recommend it for people who want a subversive title, but there isn't much gameplay to this game aside from occasional dialog choices.

Tokyo Mirage Sessions does lean a bit more towards the Shin Megami Tensei side of things, more than it does Fire Emblem, but it's still a very entertaining crossover that will satisfy fans of both franchise. My only personal gripe is that the game only leans into Shadow Dragon and Awakening, as Fire Emblem representation, but the story, characters, and gameplay help carry this game to be a memorable experience.

I'm normally not overly critical of the first game from an indie studio, but I find it a bit hard to recommend Eternights. The first bit of praise I have is with the cutscene animation. Whoever did the animation for those cutscenes did a solid job on it. The next bit of praise is with the voice acting. They hired solid voice actors who do a good job with what material they're provided. The third, and last bit of praise, are the visual novel still images. They're well drawn, and do a good job of conveying the scenes. The story is a bit of a mixed bag, having a decent premise, but shaky execution (and inconsistent dialogue). The worst part of this game has to be the gameplay. Combat lacks weight, combo variety, and it has a very floaty feeling. Enemies don't really react to your attacks, until you fill a stun bar, or use an elemental attack that breaks their shield. And there's a lot of dead air if you finish your objective way too early. And the in game models look very dated, looking very on par with the character models from Tales of Symphonia (though Symphonia gets a pass due to being a game from 2003, not 2023). And a single run of the game can last you around 10-12 hours, so it's very short, barring out replaying for the different endings. Overall, if the game had more time to be ironed out, I'd be quicker to recommend it. If it comes up for free via PS Plus, maybe give it a look if you're morbidly curious, but I don't recommend paying for it.

NTE is a painfully shallow Gacha game that tries (and fails) to oversell itself by being "GTA, but with an anime aesthetic". The game play is boring, the driving mechanics aren't well executed, and the art style is one you've seen millions of times, to the point where it feels very sterile and uninteresting (and that's coming from someone who usually plays games with an anime aesthetic). Character design is also very generic, not aided by dull personalities. If you've played one action Gacha game with an anime aesthetic, you already know what to expect with NTE. Skip this game, and don't even download it to your console.

NTE is a painfully shallow Gacha game that tries (and fails) to oversell itself by being "GTA, but with an anime aesthetic". The game play is boring, the driving mechanics aren't well executed, and the art style is one you've seen millions of times, to the point where it feels very sterile and uninteresting (and that's coming from someone who usually plays games with an anime aesthetic). Character design is also very generic, not aided by dull personalities. If you've played one action Gacha game with an anime aesthetic, you already know what to expect with NTE. Skip this game, and don't even download it to your console. Edited May 4th: NTE uses generative AI for "artwork" inside the game. If this is supposedly a company that makes millions, why are they skimping out on background assets with sloppy plagiarism? I hated NTE before discovering the generative AI, but now I absolutely despise it.

As a pseudo-sequel to Persona 5, Strikers does abandon the traditional game play in favour of a Warriors/Musou style, with some Persona 5 flair mixed in. You control a team of 4 Phantom Thieves, consisting of most of the returning cast (barring out Violet and Crow), and two newcomers, Sophie and Wolf. The formula is mostly the same compared to 5, though with less of a time restriction. Travel through Jails (dungeons), defeat a few bosses, find out more about the dungeon boss, and defeat them after sending the Calling Card. There are a fair amount of stages to challenge, with an incredible story, interesting new characters, solid, fast paced action, and fantastic new music to accompany this journey. It is considerably on the shorter side, clocking in around 30 hours for just main story content, with around another 10 to 20 for completionists, but Strikers is well worth your time and money.

Devil Kings started the Sengoku Basara series on an interesting, albeit shaky foundation. It nails a more over the top, action packed rendition of Koei Tecmo's Warrior/Musou game. There are a decent amount of playable characters that feel different, with the game starting with 6, and 6 more being unlocked by beating story with those characters. One gripe I have is that this game, while being based on a historical period, the Sengoku period to be more precise, the North American release decides to change the names of the characters to be strange. Some work, like Nobunaga being the Devil King, No being Lady Butterfly, and Masamune being the Azure Dragon. Some don't, like Yukimura being Scorpio, Motonari being Kahz, and Xavi being Q-Ball. It's like some of them were named in a similar vein to those late 90's/early 2000's adaptations of anime done by 4Kids. And while I enjoyed the music, I will say it's a shame they cut out that awesome opening theme from the Japanese game (Crosswise by TM Revolution) for something more generic. Overall, Devil Kings is an interesting hidden gem for the PS2.

Part visual novel, part dating sim, part action game, Sakura Wars (2019) is a hidden gem with some minor flaws. Aided by a strong story, with well written characters, solid performances, a good soundtrack, and character designs by the famous Tite Kubo (from Bleach) are some excellent elements that help make Sakura Wars pop. The only gripes I have is that it does lean more towards the visual novel side than the action game, with long stretches between battles, and the actual action gameplay needed a bit more time in the oven, but it still makes for an interesting formula from the predecessor. Fans of the franchise will grow to like this cast, but the gameplay might not be their cup of tea, but I really enjoyed it as an action game fan.

Freedom Cry is a short, standalone expansion that gives Adewale some time to shine, but if you skip the side content, you should be finished this game within 4/5 hours. It's still a decent game, building upon Black Flag's gameplay, but some missions can be obtuse. I recommend it if you like Black Flag, but not so much if you're trying to get into the series.

Rebirth does continue a solid retelling of the event of the original game, all the while streamlining the game to make it not as lengthy compared to it's predecessor. And while it was cool to have moments to play as Zack, the multiverse story elements do drag it down a bit, as well some minor tedious busy work side events (looking at you, Chadley). Overall, fans of the original, and the remake, will enjoy Rebirth, even though there's still a bit of story left to Final Fantasy VII left to tell.

It keeps a lot of core Yu-Gi-Oh gameplay intact, but doesn't do enough to innovate aside from seasonal events, and microtransactions. It does also require a constant online connection in order to be played, whereas other Yu-Gi-Oh games can be played offline against an AI opponent. And there are some lag spikes in what are single player duels. For a free game, Master Duel isn't the worst, but it sure isn't the best.

Pokemon's jump to the Switch since Let's Go has been very rough, and Pokemon Champions doesn't do much to buck that trend. It's a glorified simulator game, that's just regular Pokemon without the exploration. And with a dash of microtransactions. Even if it's free, I can't recommend it, but the battle mechanics keep it from being any lower. Maybe patches will improve it, but Champions further highlights the stagnation of Pokemon, and why competitors are either catching up, or overtaking Pokemon.

Yet another Gacha game relying on an established brand, rather than coming out polished, SDS Origin is your typical open world action RPG trying to ride the coattails of Genshin Impact (already off to a bad start), and it barely gets better from there. At least Origin has an intriguing world for SDS fans. But as it stands, there are better licensed anime games to play than SDS Origins. Maybe some patches could fix it, but as it stands, it's a buggy, predatory gacha mess.

The Star Force series of games often times doesn't get the flowers they deserve, and that's a shame, as these games are genuinely solid hidden gems. Acting as an early 3D continuation to the Battle Network games, Star Force had solid visuals for an early DS game. It does change up the gameplay a bit, where this Mega Man can only move on three squares, and uses a lock on system instead for battling enemies. Narratively, Star Force's story really stuck out to me, about a boy overcoming the trauma of losing his father, and growing past it. It has some well written characters as well. The only real gripes can be some initial roughness in the game play, and some back tracking, but otherwise, Star Force Leo is a hidden gem you need to experience. There is also Dragon and Pegasus, where the only real difference is what form this Mega Man gets, and the element.

For an alternative option to one of Nintendo's flagship titles, Nexomon does a lot right, but has some rough edges that don't quite make it fully stick the landing. The first is a very appealing price point, going for about $13.49 Canadian, as opposed to main line Pokemon games going for about $84.99 Canadian. Another pro is that it's available for other platforms, including Switch, PS4/PS5, Series X/Xbox One, PC, Switch, and IOS, as opposed to being locked on just Nintendo hardware. Nexomon also boasts nice creature design, and a simple, yet sometimes comedic, story. And the battle mechanics are very simple and straightforward enough to learn, very much like Pokemon. And the last advantage is that the game actively shows you where the Nexomon will come from in grassy areas, which can make it easy to make the player decide if they should fight or avoid wild Nexomon. Now, for the cons. The game is very linear to a fault. Your destination is very obvious on where to go next. Battles are way too similar to Pokemon, without too many twists to the formula (aside from maybe a new type here and there). And it does have that "mobile game" appearance to it, which may or may not be everyone's cup of tea (minus the predatory microtransactions). Overall, for an indie Pokemon game, Nexomon is a good alternative.

Overly ambitious to a fault, Crimson Desert tries to do way too many things at once, only to misfire on many cylinders. It feels like it's trying to be a single player MMO, which is fine in and of itself, but it feels like it's an MMO in a beta phase with long, drawn out tutorials, and serious game breaking bugs. When it's not broken, it's a nice looking game that has interesting mechanics, and plays well. But it's an overstuffed game that needed to do less in order to be a good game. Maybe with patch work, it can be something good, but from how it stands, Crimson Desert is the textbook definition of "wait a few months before buying the game". Edited: Crimson Desert uses generative AI images in the game. And if they use AI images in the game, it makes you wonder about what else in the game is using generative AI? It immediately drops the score to a 0 out of 10 in my books.

Anima is an irredeemable game that shouldn't be played by anyone, regardless of how much you pay. The game was visually dated at launch. The buttons can't be changed. Combat feels slow and wonky. Story is riddled painfully generic fantasy cliches. The cast is either woefully annoying, boring, or unlikable. Voice acting was done clearly by amateurs, or first time voice actors. Overall, I recommend you stay far away from Anima. Even if it ends up free, it's not worth it.

First Light acts as a prequel to Second Son, and while narratively sound with solid gameplay, there isn't a lot to do apart from collectible collection, and challenge missions. While there are some solid performances, especially from Laura Bailey as Fetch, First Light doesn't have a lot of replay value after the roughly 5 hour story (less if you skip side activities). Worth a look if you can get it on sale, or have PS Plus, but I'd struggle to recommend it at full price ($20).

Metroid Fusion admittedly has a bit of back tracking, something synonymous with the Metroid-Vania genre, but Fusion shines with a strong combination of exploration, hidden secrets, story, and aesthetics. There can be a bit of a difficulty curve with this game, but if you stick with it, you'll pick up a few tricks that can help you out.

Fire Red's port to the Switch comes with some bug fixes, though it is lacking an online component to make it up to date, and to replace the lack of a wireless connection. Had this port allowed for online trading, it would have been a major step up. It's still the solid game from 22 years ago, and one that's still enjoyable to this day, but some quality of life improvements would have made it a 10/10.

Nocturne's remaster helps bring the classic title back to life with some quality of life improvements, including voice acting, auto battle, the choice between Raidou and Dante as a "rival" character, various endings, and challenging gameplay, but some archaic game design choices do hold it back from being a recommendation to SMT newcomers. It does have one of the deepest combat systems, and one of the most engaging narratives, making it a must play for newcomers, but it wouldn't be the title I recommend to those who don't want a punishingly hard game.

Tales of Berseria is still a fine game, but this is a remaster that should have been an upgrade, either free or at $10 if you owned the PS4 version. The original game is less than 10 years old, and despite this version some minor performance upgrades and better textures, I'd still recommend the last gen version over this "remaster". It still plays well, and has a solid story... but it should have been an upgrade, and not sold at the price it is.

A blast from the past, with a slick coat of neon paint, and an excellent 80's inspired soundtrack, and you have a callback to older times that's aged well. And it can be enjoyed in single player, or with a friend/family member via couch co-op. The only real knock is the short play time, but I recommend it because it's a blast to play, and doesn't tend to be very expensive to buy.

Proud Nordics is the textbook definition of an overpriced re-release. This should have been an upgrade for previous owners of the original Ys X, not a more expensive product than the original game. At most, this should have been a $20 update.

I admit I was apprehensive of Unicorn Overlord prior to starting it, due to the change in genre of past Vanillaware games, but this change in genre helps Unicorn Overlord shine from its predecessors. Rather than a platformer with RPG elements, Unicorn Overlord is an RTS where positioning, team composition, and equipment can be what separates defeat from victory. Add on an excellent story, world building, character development, and satisfying gameplay, and you have an instant classic that shouldn't be missed.

Monstrum Nox on the Switch is still a very good game (see my PS4 review), but in terms of performance, it doesn't hold as much of a candle compared to the PS4 version. It's okay to play on the go, but if you wanted to play it at home, I'd be quicker to point to the PlayStation, or PC versions.

Suda-51's brand of strange games won't appeal to everyone, and if you weren't on board with with his games beforehand, I admit Romeo is a Dead Man won't likely change your mind. But to those who enjoy his strange humour, stories, and gameplay, this will be right up your alley. Part hack and slash, and part third person shooter, but filled with a few minigames, Dead Man has plenty of variety and quirks to make it an interesting game. Add on a solid soundtrack, and it fires on all cylinders to make the game standout. The only real gripes I have is that there isn't a whole lot of replay value after beating the game, aside from restarting at a higher difficulty, but otherwise, I highly recommend Romeo is a Dead Man.

A perfectly serviceable Assassin's Creed game with an interesting story, but some gameplay jank that holds it back from greatness. I wish there would have been less naval battles, and more polish towards the parkour and melee combat.

Nioh 3 reinvents the Nioh formula, and improves upon already stellar gameplay by throwing in some elements similar to Elden Ring. Included are some stealth elements (like crouching), jumping, and a style change between a bulkier Samurai, and a speedy Ninja. It also juggles the player between three time periods, the Sengoku Era (the mid 1400's to early 1600's), the Heian Era (794 to 1185), and the Bakumatsu Era (1853 to 1867), all with historical figures from each time period. I was a little skeptical at first of the removal of the mission structure, but the open world format works very well with Nioh. With optional bosses to fight, Crucibles to purify, bases to take over, and other collectibles find, as well as enemies to fight along the way, Nioh 3 shows how to do an open world game correctly.

I've been a bit of an on again, off again Mario player, and I just got into Odyssey, and I gotta say, it's probably the best Mario game I've ever played. It boast creative level design, thanks to the ability to transform into most enemies by throwing Cappy at them. It's highly replayable, full of hidden goodies for completionists, and filled with plenty of memorable tracks. While it might be hard to get it on sale, Mario Odyssey was well worth every dollar I spent for it, and it holds up incredibly well for a near decade old game (feel old yet?).

Honestly, I didn't like the original Legacy of the Duelist, but Link Evolution improves upon the game way better, by actually allow you to play throughout Arc V, and adding Vrains duels to the story. There are also special summoning animations for certain monsters, which adds a lot of visual flair to Link Evolution. There are still some duels that can be a bit tough, or the opponent duelists having really lucky RNG abuse, but I recommend Link Evolution if you can find it on sale.

This might be a highly subjective point of view to have, but SMT V is the perfect JRPG. It's a difficult to learn, but satisfying to master JRPG, aided by an excellent story, cast of characters, large roster of recruitable demons, and tons of replay value for different endings. There also a lot of side quests for completionists, and a lot of secret bosses to battle. Overall, SMT V is a must buy for JRPG fans who want a great story, and a solid alternative to Pokemon for monster capturing.

Leave it to the Nintendo version to be the most unnecessary way to play Dispatch. One of the things that made the PS5 and PC versions of this game so much better to play is the option to have certain things, like nudity, foul language, and crude acts to be censored. While you can play the game uncensored in certain aspects, you can choose to censor options you might not want to see. The Switch 2 (and Switch port, by proxy) version does not give you the option of toggling censorship on or off, forcing you to play the game uncensored... all the while allowing AI Generated Hentai games with uncensored nudity on the Nintendo store. Plus, the price of game did go up. It was originally under $30 on PS5 last October for the standard edition... but now it's pushing $40. Buy it on PC/PS5 instead, and skip the Nintendo versions.

Leave it to the Nintendo version to be the most unnecessary way to play Dispatch. One of the things that made the PS5 and PC versions of this game so much better to play is the option to have certain things, like nudity, foul language, and crude acts to be censored. While you can play the game uncensored in certain aspects, you can choose to censor options you might not want to see. The Switch (and Switch 2 port, by proxy) version does not give you the option of toggling censorship on or off, forcing you to play the game uncensored... all the while allowing AI Generated Hentai games with uncensored nudity on the Nintendo store. Plus, the price of game did go up. It was originally under $30 on PS5 last October for the standard edition... but now it's pushing $40. Buy it on PC/PS5 instead, and skip the Nintendo versions.

This game pulls no punches with its difficulty, and high volume of enemies that it throws your way. It will very much feel like an NES/SNES game in terms of difficulty, but not necessarily in the best possible way. If you like old school shoot em ups, as well as Robotech/Macross, this game isn't for you. It's punishingly difficult for no reason, feeling more like they tried blending in Gradius, with Robotech, and Touhou, but ended up making a mess.

Legacy of the Duelist is a barebones effort to bring Yu-Gi-Oh! to the previous generation of consoles, where it does bring both single player and multiplayer options to the table. For the single player, you are going through the storylines of the original Yu-Gi-Oh!, as well as GX, 5D's, Zexal, and Arc V, though Arc V is only a tutorial duel without forking over some additional cash. And they even omitted some other duels from the story in order to sell them to you as DLC. And the AI of these duels is very inconsistent. Some duels that should be hard are pushovers at times, and some duels that should be easy can be maddeningly difficult, requiring dozens of attempts. Another issue I have is the lack of an ability to purchase cards in bulk, and needing to open packs individually. It artificially inflates the playing time by doing so. Otherwise, it's just standard Yu-Gi-Oh!, rules, restrictions, and active day card bans from the trading card game. It can be easy to hop into, but hardly does anything special for Yu-Gi-Oh! fans.