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Overall Score: +40
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A superb open-world RPG from the makers of Dark Souls and Bloodborne. A bevy of great convenience features make this one of the most accessible Soulsborne games. The massive amount of quality content wrapped in a setting oozing with richness and personality will keep players coming back for years to come.
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Overall Score: +26
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This game is really good. Yes, the first half of the game is somewhat more relaxed and almost sim-like, but it builds up the intriguing and epic second half, a second half that shows just how good video game stories can get. This is the best Trails game I’ve reviewed, and although my personal favorite remains Trails in the Sky the 3rd, Trails from Zero is a JRPG classic through and through. You owe it to yourself to play this game if you’re a fan of RPGs.
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Overall Score: +16
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Rift Apart may be similar in gameplay and story to past Ratchet and Clank games, the next-gen haptic feedback and 4K graphics set it apart as something special. A very solid game all around without any glaring issues. If you’re into platformers and action games in general, this game is a high recommend and a must-play PS5 title
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Overall Score: +13
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Overall, Kena is a solid indie Legend of Zelda with a surprisingly sophisticated and intense battle system and interesting story…. Read full review for more
Overall Score: +12
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Lufia 2 is a quintessential 90s JRPG. It does what the golden era JRPGs do and does them pretty well. It even has some surprising twists like a 99-floor roguelike optional dungeon or the skill ring that resets dungeon puzzles. I’d say the motto I have finishing up Lufia 2 is, “I came for the JRPG, I stayed for the excellent puzzles.” Though, that doesn’t paint the full picture. To see a much fuller picture of my experience playing Lufia 2, continue reading the positives and negatives I posited to the game down below!
Overall Score: +17
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… it’s arguably the most character-centric entry in the franchise … Door scenes are tremendous; truly some of the most impressive storytelling across the entire Trails series …Not a lot of grinding in this one, which is great, though the last dungeon is a bit overtuned difficulty-wise … There’s just a ton of variety here, so many builds you can do and teams to try out due to the sheer size of the character roster.
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Overall Score: +4
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All in all, rather than being dated and rotted, this pineapple under the sea still has flavor and color to it. It’s not a particularly complex or intricate pineapple, but it’s of good quality and delights. My score of +4 may not seem like too much, but it’s because the game was incredibly consistent in its experience. It’s like a fun smooth ride without too many bumps or exciting hills.
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Overall Score: +19
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All in all, this is a great sequel to the beginnings of a saga that continues on to this day. While Sky 2 brings along a lot of the less appealing aspects that Sky 1 had like repeated dialogue and clumsy exposition, it also not only brings, but enhances all the things Sky 1 did so well, like character, story, and combat.
Overall Score: +9
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Gameplay is tight, responsive, and open-ended, and story and character moments are good with lots of lore to flesh out, yet not overwhelming for a newcomer. While it may not my favorite FPS of all time, I certainly have very few, in any, strong complaints with this game, it manages to do its job well, like a well trained ODST.
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Overall Score: +6
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Trials of Mana is a successful remake that improves on the original with better controls, class system options, and sheer presentation with attractive 3D graphics and a faithful arranged soundtrack. With poor voice acting and script …
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