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2020
Coffee Talk is a definite recommend. I really enjoyed the characters and their stories. The game made me want to be a barista lol. It's a cozy, chill game worth checking out in my opinion.
2021
Omno is a good game. Cozy and chill. Has simple, but beautiful graphics, a nice soundtrack, and the puzzles didn't make me want to pull my hair out. It also didn't overstay its welcome. I'd definitely recommend it.
I really enjoyed the first Oxenfree. So maybe that's why I was so disappointed with the sequel. I was expecting that same magic from the first. But that's not what I got. The story and characters just never interested me like they did in the first game. It was just an okay experience. Not bad...but not really good either in my opinion.
2022
God of War Ragnarök is everything a sequel should be. Bigger and better in every way. While Kratos and Atreus have both shown character growth since GoW '18, it's Kratos that is still the star here. The evolution that his character has gone through is nothing short of epic. It's just amazing comparing Kratos of 2005 to the Kratos of now. It's truly a night and day difference. The graphics are gorgeous. The soundtrack is outstanding. I feel that the combat is better this time around. While I didn't dislike the combat in GoW '18, I preferred the combat from the older games more. In Ragnarök, I felt that I was enjoying the combat more than I ever have. Just felt better and more responsive. As for the story, it was fantastic. Had me crying a few times I have to admit. The writing is just superb. I don't know where the franchise goes from here, but I'll be looking forward to it. Ragnarök is an epic adventure!
2021
Final Fantasy III was a good game. Originally released in 1990, it has held up well. The story and combat is very basic by today's standards, but that didn't stop me from enjoying it.
2016
Not a big fan of stealth games, but damn Hitman was entertaining. Really appreciated the open design of it. Gave plenty of options for eliminating your target. Not much there story or character-wise. This is one of those games where the gameplay does all of the heavy lifting and that's just fine.
I thought Splinter Cell: Blacklist was damn good. While it felt weird hearing somebody else besides Michael Ironside voicing Sam Fisher, I thought Eric Johnson did fine. What I appreciate most about this installment in the franchise was the ability to tackle the missions (or most of them) the way you wanted to. If the series ever makes a return, I do hope that they keep going in that direction. Story was good and the characters served their purpose by helping push the story along. Don't look for any deep character development here but was is here is enjoyable.
Star Ocean: First Departure R is a solid RPG. It holds up well considering it's a game that's a remaster of a game that released in 2007 that's a remake of a game that released in 1996. Gameplay was fun enough, had enjoyable characters, and the story was good.
2022
Jack Move is a good, fun game. Pretty basic as far as the game design goes and the story isn't going to blow your mind, but the battle mechanics are interesting. I enjoyed the female protagonist and the supporting cast. If the dev decides to do a sequel, I'll definitely be interested.
2021
For a game that didn't release in the US until 1990, it still has enough going for it to be enjoyable. The QoL features, added thanks to the Pixel Remaster, helps that. The story isn't going to blow your mind in the year 2023, but the story and the gameplay was good enough to keep you pushing forward.
2022
You have to approach Soul Hackers 2 with your expectations in check to get enjoyment out of it in my opinion. This is definitely no Persona 5. While the characters and story kept me interested enough to stick with the game, the bland dungeons and overall presentation were the major flaws that brought the game down. Even though I didn't hate it, I find it hard to recommend this game.
Season: A Letter to the Future was a short, charming game with a simple premise. You leave your village to ride around on your bike; learning about the world you live in, talking to people, taking pictures, and recording the sounds of the world before the season (era) ends. That's really it in a nutshell. Never became bored with it. Enjoyed the journey.
2016
The Lion's Song is a good game. Slow-paced, but told interesting stories along the way. Gameplay is a point-and-click affair, but the story is the focus. If you go in with your expectations in check (it's not a AAA game or anything equivalent to what is considered a blockbuster game), you should be able to enjoy this. Especially if storytelling or narrative is important to you.
2019
While Arcade Spirits is no Game of the Year contender, I certainly enjoyed my time with it. It was a chill game with a good story and interesting characters.
This is the Avengers: Endgame of the Trails Sky/Crossbell/Cold Steel arc and it definitely sticks the landing! You play as three different characters, and each route is enjoyable. If you've played Cold Steel IV, then you know what you are in for gameplay-wise. The story is great and had its fair share of surprises. So Trails fans won't be disappointed. Once I got to the end, it was sad saying goodbye to all the characters I've spent so much time with over the years. But if you complete the Reverie Corridor, you'll get some glimpses of where Falcom is going (and might be going) with the series. The future looks bright. It's looking like Falcom will continue to be one of the best JRPG developers in the industry.