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Onimusha: Way of the Sword – A Cinematic Blade Dance Through Feudal Kyoto
For the past several years, the gaming landscape has been utterly dominated by the Soulslike genre whenever developers decide to tackle dark fantasy worlds filled with hideous monsters. Because of this trend, it is immensely refreshing to dive into Onimusha: Way of the Sword, a title that proudly returns to its roots as a pure,…
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The Sinking City 2: A Sunken Disappointment
Frogwares has been a developer I have had my eye on since Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishment. There is something special and a little cozy about their games. And being a huge H.P. Lovecraft fan, The Sinking City was a joy to play through, combining their signature investigation and calmly solving puzzles while still getting…
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Hell Let Loose: Vietnam – Highs, Lows, and Jungle Warfare
For fans of tactical first-person shooters, the original Hell Let Loose carved out a brilliant niche. Set during World War II, it successfully bridged the gap between traditional arcade shooters and hardcore military simulations, emphasizing deep teamwork, communication, and strategy. I personally have had an absolute blast with it over the years. However, the Vietnam…
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Hearth and Hamlet: A Cozy Journey from Campfire to Capital
I have never been a huge fan of incremental clicker games, aside from having something to do at boring meetings that still keeps my eyes on the person talking. However, something about the cozy retro look of Hearth and Hamlet caught my interest, and I am very happy it did, since it gave me a…
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Blue Reflection Quartet: Unraveling the Magical Girl Cosmos
The magical girl genre has seen countless iterations over the decades, but few have blended high school slice-of-life drama with melancholic, metaphysical emotional struggles quite like Gust and Koei Tecmo’s Blue Reflection franchise. Now, fans and newcomers alike are being offered a massive omnibus package: Blue Reflection Quartet. This ambitious collection compiles the entire overarching…
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Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns – A Classic Reborn with a Roguelike Twist
As someone born two years after the original Defender of the Crown first launched on the Amiga in 1986, I completely missed out on the cultural phenomenon when it was new. However, it is an undeniable titan of gaming history, a title with a massive legacy that has quietly influenced countless strategy games over the…
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Expeditions: Samurai Preview – Stepping into Feudal Japan
The Expeditions series is one of those franchises that somehow managed to completely slip under my radar over the years. However, hearing about the fourth and latest addition to the lineup, Expeditions: Samurai, I immediately felt that I might have missed out on something special. Turn-based party combat set against rich historical backdrops sounds precisely…
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Lies of P Complete Edition: The Definitive Souls-like Experience on the Switch 2
Souls-likes have really exploded as a genre in the last couple of years, but it seems few manage to do what From Software has done with its games in terms of quality and how popular they are. Lies of P quickly became a favorite for many among Souls-likes when it first released in 2023, going…
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Disgaea Mayhem: A Franchise Misdirection
The Disgaea series has long held a cherished place in the tactical RPG landscape, known for its quirky humor, absurd level caps, and deep strategy mechanics. When Disgaea Mayhem was announced, promising a fresh spin on the beloved formula, hope was skeptical but still high for me. Unfortunately, what we actually received is a title…
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Forsaken Realms: Vahrin’s Call – A Nostalgic Journey into Leyda
Taking inspiration from titans of the industry such as The Elder Scrolls and Fable, while infusing world-building reminiscent of dark fantasy staples like Warhammer, is an incredibly ambitious undertaking for any studio, let alone an indie team of just seven people. Yet, against the odds, Titan Roc has delivered an open-world experience that, for the…