Superhondanut
2020
Fantastic experience from beginning to end. Despite the small issues I had with this port's motion control workarounds, I can't deny this still holds up as one of the best 3D platformers ever made. Gameplay, level design, music, atmosphere, everything is A+. I got all 120 stars as Mario, but I think I'll leave Luigi for another occasion. Loved this game on the Wii and I still love it now.
Deluxe is a package you can't really go wrong with. It has two good games (even if one is essentially a harder level pack) along with some post-game challenges that are there if you want to tackle them. And all of that is multiplayer
U is a good game that tries to do some new things, but also remains boringly predictable. You know exactly what you're getting which isn't bad, but I wish they were more willing to go crazy with the level design and variety. There's some good stuff in the middle of the game and post-game, like the painterly level in the poison swamp world, or any of the unique level configurations in the bonus world. Most of the game is stock-standard though, often playing it too safe. The acorn power-up isn't too interesting of an addition.
I think I actually liked Luigi U more than base-U. The shorter, more challenging levels were a breath of fresh air, and they were much more willing to create some unique levels. Luigi isn't as easy to control as Mario, but that control also offers new gameplay opportunities and challenges.
While the NSMB series is fine, I'm glad they're shaking things up with Wonder. It's looking like it's taking the best parts of the NSMB games and also introducing loads of new ideas to make 2D Mario fresh again. The NSMB games don't really have much personality, while Wonder looks to be bursting with it.
TL;DR:
Good game, tired formula. I'd still recommend it, but it's really interchangeable with any of them beyond the fact it's the newest and therefore the most accessible
U is a good game that tries to do some new things, but also remains boringly predictable. You know exactly what you're getting which isn't bad, but I wish they were more willing to go crazy with the level design and variety. There's some good stuff in the middle of the game and post-game, like the painterly level in the poison swamp world, or any of the unique level configurations in the bonus world. Most of the game is stock-standard though, often playing it too safe. The acorn power-up isn't too interesting of an addition.
I think I actually liked Luigi U more than base-U. The shorter, more challenging levels were a breath of fresh air, and they were much more willing to create some unique levels. Luigi isn't as easy to control as Mario, but that control also offers new gameplay opportunities and challenges.
While the NSMB series is fine, I'm glad they're shaking things up with Wonder. It's looking like it's taking the best parts of the NSMB games and also introducing loads of new ideas to make 2D Mario fresh again. The NSMB games don't really have much personality, while Wonder looks to be bursting with it.
TL;DR:
Good game, tired formula. I'd still recommend it, but it's really interchangeable with any of them beyond the fact it's the newest and therefore the most accessible
2019
Devil May Cry 5 is probably one of the best action games I have ever played. It effortlessly employs easy to play yet hard to master combo systems across a variety of different play styles, all of which are fun. The characters are charming and the story is an interesting premise that pulls from every previous game (outside of 2 and DmC but yeah). Having played the first, third and fourth games before this, I can say that this is the best game in the series easily. I would implore anyone to play this game if they're looking for something that's a blast the entire way through. Probably one of the best games I have played this year. Such a great game.
2017
2006
1996
I was pretty hyped for this game and while I feel a bit underwhelmed, it was still a good time the entire way through. Kirin is a great new character that plays completely differently from Gunvolt and Copen respectively. If there's one thing I can respect this series for, it's that it tries new things.
I'm a bit let down by the plot itself, but I think this game has the most solid cast and overall writing. This is helped by a few elements I won't get into because spoilers.
This game is definitely very replayable, and I'll definitely be replaying it again in the future. This game and iX1 are the most replayable for me. It's still a good game and I'd recommend it.
GV2>iX1>GV3>GV1>iX2
I'm a bit let down by the plot itself, but I think this game has the most solid cast and overall writing. This is helped by a few elements I won't get into because spoilers.
This game is definitely very replayable, and I'll definitely be replaying it again in the future. This game and iX1 are the most replayable for me. It's still a good game and I'd recommend it.
GV2>iX1>GV3>GV1>iX2
It's Tetris but cool and aesthetic and god do I love Tetris anyway.
Tetris Effect introduces some cool new mechanics like ZONE and some really fun cooperative and competitive multiplayer modes. Journey Mode is also a visual and auditory treat from beginning to end.
I consider Tetris the perfect game so I think my rating is justified.
Play Tetris.
Tetris Effect introduces some cool new mechanics like ZONE and some really fun cooperative and competitive multiplayer modes. Journey Mode is also a visual and auditory treat from beginning to end.
I consider Tetris the perfect game so I think my rating is justified.
Play Tetris.
1993