With a striking genre shift, Kinoko Nasu plays with expectations and pens a poignant finale, capping off his study of heroism with an exploration of villainy and victimhood.
A major triumph and standout in its genre. A refreshing take on turn-based gameplay, crisp visuals, and charming dialogue highlight a truly timeless experience.
ZUN's esteemed cast of characters and a deck-based skill system create a rich and unique fighter, with surprising technical depth. Experimentation is highly encouraged by design.
Two puzzle titans at some of their finest, married near-seamlessly; Puyo Puyo Tetris is a novel crossover concept executed with great finesse, featuring utterly delightful presentation to match. Puyo's endearing characters and sugary-sweet aesthetic are the icing on top of the cake.
An engrossing thrill-ride that's hard to put down, with twists and turns that wouldn't be possible to pull off in another medium. Uchikoshi in his prime, reaching heights that he hasn't touched since.
An expertly-crafted sound novel, immensely rewarding to those who engage with it and its themes. The kind of story that will stick with you long after you finish.
A brilliantly-paced mystery game with exceptionally solid writing and remarkable swerves. Vibrant faces, fluid animation, engaging mechanics and plenty of narrative hooks — nothing short of a delight on all fronts.
Soken's radiant score punctuates an engaging story and some of the game's best dungeons yet. Astoundingly, Natsuko Ishikawa manages to spin some of the franchise's least interesting antagonists into, quite possibly, its finest.