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2018
Shenmue may be pretty outdated in terms of open world game standards these days, but these games were revolutionary at the time. They're vibes, I love the aesthetic, charming story and characters, and simple but fun Virtua Fighter type combat. There's nothing like exploring the world and just kinda talking to NPC's and seeing what they be doing, checking out little secrets and activities, and taking in the world around you that feels truly alive. Hell of a foundation for games like the Like a Dragon series.
2014
I think in hindsight, this game really did a lot of good. At the time, the disappointment around it in the gaming community was palpable, but despite that, I think Watch Dogs is a great open world action game. The story is solid and does a lot of cool things, Aiden as a protagonist is honestly really interesting and compelling, and the gameplay being a mix of stealth, hacking and gunplay is really responsive, satisfying, and offers that wish fulfillment of being a John Wick kinda character just wrecking goons. It's great fun. Give it a shot.
A janky, skungy portal to an Akihabara of the past makes for a lighthearted, fun time. It really is virtual tourism, all the fun quirks of Akihabara make this game feel so authentic despite it's technical drawbacks and downright bad combat. Still worth a look if you're into otaku culture and want to be sent back to Akihabara of a simpler time.
2018
I think in a vacuum God of War(2018) is a pretty great experience. Raw, visceral combat just in a new perspective but still retaining the brutality of the older games, a solid story with really unexpected but welcome development for Kratos. Baldur is a great character and the emphasis on more exploration was fun. Gear system kinda wack though but still a great time.
2012
"If you were a better person, you wouldn't be here"
I think this game just needs to be experienced blind. Despite it's appearances, it's one of the most impactful game narrative's I've ever experienced. Play it.
I think this game just needs to be experienced blind. Despite it's appearances, it's one of the most impactful game narrative's I've ever experienced. Play it.
2008
Friggin love NiGHTS. What a lovely and innovative game. Need more weird games like this.
This game came at the perfect time. A controversial, but to me, a well done departure from Yakuza's brawling foundation(even though if you ask me Yakuza was already an JRPG but I digress), this game is an wild ride of fun RPG turn based battles, a delightfully dramatic story, and charming characters, including the most positive and lovable main character in a game like this yet. The perfect game that came at the height of the pandemic, and it remains a fantastic experience.
2016
I'm not really ashamed to admit that when Persona 5 came out, I was hooked. I was just the perfect demographic for it. A lonely kid who just wanted to be free, and Persona 5 was that, a game for the social outcast. It's amazing all the way through, though story beats don't completely land in retrospect, I can't help but appreciate this game in so many ways.
Akechi is my bby girl btw.
Akechi is my bby girl btw.
The only thing I know for real is that this game FUCKS and you should play it NOW.
2021
This game is so slick. I love it. The gameplay is fantatic and stylish, like if you combined Ninja Gaiden with an stylized anime kinda feel. Check this one out, it's so cool.
Fuck me this game rules. The style of Fist of the North Star translates so well here. RGG really should take on licensed projects of other anime properties, cause they really outdid themselves with this one.
2018
I love this installment of Mega Man. It's so bright and colorful, brimming with that Mega Man charm. It's hard as balls but satisfying. The added voice acting(actually good this time), gives the characters tons of charm. Love this one.
2019
Made a fantastic but flawed game near perfect. And gave us new characters including the best one: Maruki. Play it.
2015
I think objectively Tekken 7 is fantastic. I've always loved the characters, style, lore, aesthetic and quirks of the series. It isn't my favorite fighting game, simply because I'm too used to 2.5D fighters, but it''s still something to get into even if you're a newbie or pro.
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One of the best anime fighting games ever. It's incredibly complex but is very simple to understand. The characters are all incredibly unique and fun to play(Akatsuki top tier imo), there's a great story there too, and a lot of modes to play around with. God this game is so much fun.