Carny
2019
Apex is bogged down by its monetization. The gameplay is fun, but man whenever I think about this game, the idea of paying for each character every season is like a constant bell ringing in my head. If you like Titanfall, this isn't Titanfall. If you like battle royales, you will most likely have fun, but this just isn't it for me.
I played this game as Player 2 in a co op playthrough, and I still had a blast. Kirby and the Forgotten Land is so charming, so cute, and so whimsical. It just made me happy overall. If you like Kirby and think he's cute, I would give this one a shot, because for the first time in 3D, Kirby got it right.
2017
What a fun game. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the best Mario Kart game to date, and as of writing, they are still adding more tracks and characters. This is the magnum opus of Mario Kart at the moment, and I don't know if a Mario Kart 9 will ever exist because of the amount of content in this game.
2007
Portal seriously made me think about how to solve a problem. The portal mechanic is seriously fun to use, because it feels so seamless. It prods the brain in such a specific way, making the portals and levels blend together so well for me. I seriously give this game a recommendation, even if you aren't someone who plays puzzle games that often.
2022
The current magnum opus for the Pokemon series as of writing. The open world formula REALLY suits this game. The less linear gameplay loop makes it so that the adventure is similar to how an actual trainer might actually explore the world. My only downside is the performance issues, and (at least in my experience) the rare bug or two. Nothing game breaking, but maybe some pop in and clipping into the floor slightly. The performance issues really didn't affect me too much, but I know it hinders the experience for some players due to the severity of the performance. If you can get past these problems however (which can be pathced), this is the best Pokemon game to date.
Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony is the conclusion to the Danganronpa trilogy. With fun characters, a slight twist on the setting, and a story that is pretty interesting if you've played the other 2 games, I give this one the go ahead. However, PLAY THE OTHER GAMES FIRST.
2017
Mario feels extremely fun to control in this title. The collectables are all over the place, making the feeling of exploration constant and exciting. My only gripe with this game is that it isn't the most memorable game outside of the story. However, during your first playthrough, its a blast.
What a genuinely fun game. I never thought that being an attorney could be this much fun. As of writing this review, I have only played the first game in this trilogy. I want to get to the other 2, but I just haven't had the time. Maybe 2023 will be the year.
Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc was the game that got me into visual novels. The idea of a mystery on this scale and with such a dense and stressful atmosphere was really captivating for me. The problem is, no other visual novels have really done what this series has done for me. If you like mystery games at ALL, please try this game.
1998
This review contains spoilers
Banjo Kazooie is a classic game. It's the game that many people believe can stand toe to toe with Super Mario 64. To me, I believe that the game has many aspects about it that make it propel itself past Mario. However, there is one aspect that I dislike. The fact that I did not even beat the game. I got all the way up to the end, and then I had to deal with the final board game level. This level was too difficult for me, and I gave up. I collected every jiggy to get to that point. I consider myself a person that beat Banjo Kazooie, even though I never have seen the credits. Maybe I should go back to this classic game. If you like N64 3D Platformers, you will love this game.
2014
Shovel Knight seriously rocks. What really shines is the level design, soundtrack, and main mechanic of bouncing with the shovel. The death defying jumps make the game stressful, but it doesn't make it too challenging. I would give this one a try if you like 2D platformers, it seriously is a classic.
2019
Katana Zero really emphasizes the feeling of being a assassin. The kills are fast and bloody, the music is funky and hardcore, and the level design makes the whole thing come together just right. Katana Zero isn't the longest game in the world, but for its price, its one of the most value heavy games on Steam.
Shadow of the Colossus is seriously amazing. It takes the concept of a Mega Man boss rush and turns every aspect up to 11. The gorgeous soundtrack, the stunning visuals, and the spectacle of it all. The controls feel a bit wonky at first, but if you can get past that aspect, this game has moments where it exceeds many AAA games today.
2022
Neon White made me feel cooler than I actually am. It takes the mindful concepts that are used by card games and puts it into a fast and charming FPS experience. The dialogue can be corny at times, but that adds to the charm. A heavy recommendation from me.
2013
Sonic Lost World has a run button in a Sonic game. This makes it so that whenever I want to go fast, I have to hold down the stupid run button. Along with a snorey (a story that makes me snooze) that has puns all over the place (I hate puns) makes it so that I don't WANT to finish the game. However, I did anyways because I was 9 years old.