Alezarde
This is a simply fantastic sci-fi mecha story, filled with lovable, developed characters, time travel shenanigans, and rad RTS style mecha battles, all with that signature Vanillaware artstyle that makes it both pop, and makes it feel nostalgic. Definitely check this one out.
1998
It's one of the best games ever made if you ask me. The moment Sonic Hedgehog asked where that big drip was going, I was hooked. Aesthetic is also peak dreamcast go play it or else.
2017
"Glory...to mankind"
This game. Holy shit this game is so good. I can't even describe it entirely. It owns real estate in my mind at all times. Play this god damn game right now.
This game. Holy shit this game is so good. I can't even describe it entirely. It owns real estate in my mind at all times. Play this god damn game right now.
2005
Killer7 I feel is the type of game you'd present to a grand council that is trying to determine if games are art. It's a game that's paranoia inducing, complex, political, literary, and just damn cool. It's a metaphysical mindfuck the whole way through, but it sticks in your mind like a delightfully demented plague, and you will be sure to remember it.
2016
"Tell me. Why is it that birds fly?"
Tales games have always been treated as RPG comfort food. That isn't necessarily an incorrect way to describe them. A fun, deep combat system, wonderful characters and rich settings have made Tales games so popular. Berseria is no different, yet, it offers characters who are morally ambiguous, but you can't help but love, a story of revenge and trauma that you have to keep going through. And once it was all done for me, I had to let out a breath of relief and resignation. For so long these characters were in my head, and now their story is over, and what a story it was. Play this one. It's fantastic.
Note: Despite being the inferior game, Tales of Zestiria is connected to Berseria, both take place in the same world 1000 years apart. I recommend playing Zestiria first, it's not the greatest, but still pretty good, and then play Berseria. You get to see so many cool implications and connections between the two by playing them in this order. I recommend doing so.
Tales games have always been treated as RPG comfort food. That isn't necessarily an incorrect way to describe them. A fun, deep combat system, wonderful characters and rich settings have made Tales games so popular. Berseria is no different, yet, it offers characters who are morally ambiguous, but you can't help but love, a story of revenge and trauma that you have to keep going through. And once it was all done for me, I had to let out a breath of relief and resignation. For so long these characters were in my head, and now their story is over, and what a story it was. Play this one. It's fantastic.
Note: Despite being the inferior game, Tales of Zestiria is connected to Berseria, both take place in the same world 1000 years apart. I recommend playing Zestiria first, it's not the greatest, but still pretty good, and then play Berseria. You get to see so many cool implications and connections between the two by playing them in this order. I recommend doing so.
This game really scratches that early to mid 2000's technological revolution kinda aesthetic in media at the time. It's wholly immersive(in a ton of ways), fun to play, and has a long, intricate story to boot. The best way to play GU, but we continue to wait until the original four dot Hack games get rereleases or remasters.
This is legit one of the best visual novels I've ever played. It's story is so well written and each character is developed and memorable in so many ways. What a ride this game is.
I'm going to treat this small review as a comprehensive one for every game for the sake of posterity. The Zero Escape games are masterclasses of narratives, filled with insane twists and turns, incredible characters and mind-bending puzzles. It's so, so good, absolutely an inspirational game for me.
What a wonderful platformer. It's so much fun to play and so simple. It's a classic for a reason. I love the visuals and setting, the characters and music breathe life into this world and exploring it is tons of fun.
"We're enemies. So let's do what enemies do."
My first Tales game, and a fantastic first impression. Wonderful gameplay, characters, music and setting, story drags a bit on the back end, but that's kinda true of many JRPGS. This one is worth the play, if my 150 hours in it don't speak for itself.
My first Tales game, and a fantastic first impression. Wonderful gameplay, characters, music and setting, story drags a bit on the back end, but that's kinda true of many JRPGS. This one is worth the play, if my 150 hours in it don't speak for itself.
2022
The best PS2 game I've played that was made in 2022. Considering the Gungrave games were made for tired Japanese salarymen to play after coming home from work, I'd say it's still worth it for how damn fun it is. It's that good ol PS2 action game jank, but it's so much fun to play. Check it out for a fun throwback.
2021
Gothic SHMUP? Check
Rad, grotesque artstyle? Check
Addictive arcade gameplay? Check
Maid femboy? Check
Evil Santa? Check
This game is fire. And it's good value since you get both Deathsmiles games with updated visuals and extra modes. Check it out.
Rad, grotesque artstyle? Check
Addictive arcade gameplay? Check
Maid femboy? Check
Evil Santa? Check
This game is fire. And it's good value since you get both Deathsmiles games with updated visuals and extra modes. Check it out.
2013
"The job? Killer is dead."
This game fucks, and so does it's protagonist Mondo. It's a wack ass Suda51 game that drips with suave style and character. It ain't perfect, but a combination of likable characters and very satisfying hack and slash combat make it a favorite for me.
This game fucks, and so does it's protagonist Mondo. It's a wack ass Suda51 game that drips with suave style and character. It ain't perfect, but a combination of likable characters and very satisfying hack and slash combat make it a favorite for me.
More fun than it has any right to be. Story is bare, but gameplay is fast, fun and bloody, and the characters are pretty fun too, despite pretty much just being walking fanservice, but you know what? I'm cool with that. Great game.
Edit: Kagura is my wife.
Edit: Kagura is my wife.
I've always been a Playstation kid, but even when this game came out, it just missed it's mark. A nothing arcade mode, baffling roster choice, and gameplay that lacks intricacy, it shapes up to be a really disappointing fighting game.