HIGH The karakuri system adds a fresh, welcome twist to combat and exploration.
LOW I’m not in love with most of the crafted armor set designs.
WTF Japanese words scattered throughout the translation at random. Sou desu ne?
Tag: Remaster
Gex Trilogy Review
HIGH It’s Tail Time.
LOW It’s Tail Time.
WTF It’s Tail Time.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Review
HIGH Exploring an open world that was made with passion and densely packed with content.
LOW Some bugs, old and new, rear their ugly heads.
WTF Why are the atronachs so hot?
Star Wars: Episode One: Jedi Power Battles Review
HIGH The platforming is only slightly tedious now!
LOW The final fight with Darth Maul is still basically impossible.
WTF Someone at Lucasfilm Games keeps approving these things.
The Thing: Remastered Review
HIGH Original creature ideas, interesting blend of action/RTS, quality-of-life updates.
LOW Monotonous level design, bland color palette, awkward menus and dated animations.
WTF Guy who says “we’re screwed!” then “it’s alright, I’m OK” a second later.
Sonic X Shadow Generations Review
HIGH Two incredible games in one package.
LOW I know the lyrics to every Crush 40 song featured in this game.
WTF Sega, please remake Sonic Heroes.
Beyond Good & Evil: 20th Anniv. Ed. Review
HIGH A great improvement over the previous (!) remaster.
LOW Has a somewhat overinflated reputation that may disappoint first time players.
WTF This game is twenty and I feel exceptionally old.
SVG 376: Semi-Open World
The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition (PS5) Review
HIGH Eventually (I assume?) this will be a fine release.
LOW It sure as s*** ain’t right now.
WTF Putting the level cap to 99 in this game is the definition of arbitrary and capricious.
Colossal Cave Review
HIGH It’s Colossal Cave, in 3D!
LOW It’s Colossal Cave… in 3D. Also, “Orient Room?” Really? In 2023?
WTF Is murdering dwarves fun for you, adventurer?