Pokémon Legends: Z-A: A
This was the most fun I've ever had playing a modern Pokémon game. The combat wasn't as real time as I hoped, but it still made the gameplay loop feel fast and fresh. The story, characters, and pacing far exceed Legends: Arceus. Generation 10 has a lot to live up to!
This was the most fun I've ever had playing a modern Pokémon game. The combat wasn't as real time as I hoped, but it still made the gameplay loop feel fast and fresh. The story, characters, and pacing far exceed Legends: Arceus. Generation 10 has a lot to live up to!
November 23, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Pokémon Legends: Z-A: A
This was the most fun I've ever had playing a modern Pokémon game. The combat wasn't as real time as I hoped, but it still made the gameplay loop feel fast and fresh. The story, characters, and pacing far exceed Legends: Arceus. Generation 10 has a lot to live up to!
This was the most fun I've ever had playing a modern Pokémon game. The combat wasn't as real time as I hoped, but it still made the gameplay loop feel fast and fresh. The story, characters, and pacing far exceed Legends: Arceus. Generation 10 has a lot to live up to!
Dispatch: B+
This game is such an interesting combination of Telltale choose-your-own-adventure mechanics, capeslop, and 2020s television tropes, but I don't think it's quite expansive enough to hit the mark completely. I thought it was fun though! And an impressive first outing from a small studio.
This game is such an interesting combination of Telltale choose-your-own-adventure mechanics, capeslop, and 2020s television tropes, but I don't think it's quite expansive enough to hit the mark completely. I thought it was fun though! And an impressive first outing from a small studio.
November 19, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Dispatch: B+
This game is such an interesting combination of Telltale choose-your-own-adventure mechanics, capeslop, and 2020s television tropes, but I don't think it's quite expansive enough to hit the mark completely. I thought it was fun though! And an impressive first outing from a small studio.
This game is such an interesting combination of Telltale choose-your-own-adventure mechanics, capeslop, and 2020s television tropes, but I don't think it's quite expansive enough to hit the mark completely. I thought it was fun though! And an impressive first outing from a small studio.
Hollow Knight: A+
The best Metroidvania I've played so far. There was a point where the game just *clicked* for me, and it went from confusing to enthralling to navigate. The game looks gorgeous, it plays beautifully, I had no idea what the fuck was going on, and I hope they make a sequel!
The best Metroidvania I've played so far. There was a point where the game just *clicked* for me, and it went from confusing to enthralling to navigate. The game looks gorgeous, it plays beautifully, I had no idea what the fuck was going on, and I hope they make a sequel!
November 19, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Hollow Knight: A+
The best Metroidvania I've played so far. There was a point where the game just *clicked* for me, and it went from confusing to enthralling to navigate. The game looks gorgeous, it plays beautifully, I had no idea what the fuck was going on, and I hope they make a sequel!
The best Metroidvania I've played so far. There was a point where the game just *clicked* for me, and it went from confusing to enthralling to navigate. The game looks gorgeous, it plays beautifully, I had no idea what the fuck was going on, and I hope they make a sequel!
Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed World: C+
Serviceable DLC with some fun ideas. If it was free I wouldn't have any complaints, but you'd have to be out of your mind to think this is worth $20. For 1/3 the price of the base game, you get what amounts to one bonus world with reused assets.
Serviceable DLC with some fun ideas. If it was free I wouldn't have any complaints, but you'd have to be out of your mind to think this is worth $20. For 1/3 the price of the base game, you get what amounts to one bonus world with reused assets.
October 11, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed World: C+
Serviceable DLC with some fun ideas. If it was free I wouldn't have any complaints, but you'd have to be out of your mind to think this is worth $20. For 1/3 the price of the base game, you get what amounts to one bonus world with reused assets.
Serviceable DLC with some fun ideas. If it was free I wouldn't have any complaints, but you'd have to be out of your mind to think this is worth $20. For 1/3 the price of the base game, you get what amounts to one bonus world with reused assets.
Hades: A+
After playing for tens of hours, I finally reached the "end" in Hades' main story, and I still only feel like I've scratched the surface of what the game has to offer. It's one of those games I keep on me at all times, just in case I get bored. I wish they would make a sequel! I wish...
After playing for tens of hours, I finally reached the "end" in Hades' main story, and I still only feel like I've scratched the surface of what the game has to offer. It's one of those games I keep on me at all times, just in case I get bored. I wish they would make a sequel! I wish...
October 11, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Hades: A+
After playing for tens of hours, I finally reached the "end" in Hades' main story, and I still only feel like I've scratched the surface of what the game has to offer. It's one of those games I keep on me at all times, just in case I get bored. I wish they would make a sequel! I wish...
After playing for tens of hours, I finally reached the "end" in Hades' main story, and I still only feel like I've scratched the surface of what the game has to offer. It's one of those games I keep on me at all times, just in case I get bored. I wish they would make a sequel! I wish...
Pokémon Legends: Arceus: B-
I really wanted to like this game, but the lackluster presentation and typical Pokémon grind turned it into a slog. The pacing is incredibly slow. The setting, while interesting, is let down by an underwhelming story. Hoping Legends: Z-A improves on these issues...
I really wanted to like this game, but the lackluster presentation and typical Pokémon grind turned it into a slog. The pacing is incredibly slow. The setting, while interesting, is let down by an underwhelming story. Hoping Legends: Z-A improves on these issues...
August 10, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Pokémon Legends: Arceus: B-
I really wanted to like this game, but the lackluster presentation and typical Pokémon grind turned it into a slog. The pacing is incredibly slow. The setting, while interesting, is let down by an underwhelming story. Hoping Legends: Z-A improves on these issues...
I really wanted to like this game, but the lackluster presentation and typical Pokémon grind turned it into a slog. The pacing is incredibly slow. The setting, while interesting, is let down by an underwhelming story. Hoping Legends: Z-A improves on these issues...
Donkey Kong Bananza: A+
If the movement in Odyssey was crazy, Bananza takes that freedom and cranks it up to 11. Every level is vibrant and expansive, and you can strip each one down to the studs. It's a loving tribute to every era of DK, on top of being the best 3D platformer in years.
If the movement in Odyssey was crazy, Bananza takes that freedom and cranks it up to 11. Every level is vibrant and expansive, and you can strip each one down to the studs. It's a loving tribute to every era of DK, on top of being the best 3D platformer in years.
July 31, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Donkey Kong Bananza: A+
If the movement in Odyssey was crazy, Bananza takes that freedom and cranks it up to 11. Every level is vibrant and expansive, and you can strip each one down to the studs. It's a loving tribute to every era of DK, on top of being the best 3D platformer in years.
If the movement in Odyssey was crazy, Bananza takes that freedom and cranks it up to 11. Every level is vibrant and expansive, and you can strip each one down to the studs. It's a loving tribute to every era of DK, on top of being the best 3D platformer in years.
Deltarune Chapters 3+4: A+
It's hard to overstate how important this game feels to me. Deltarune is the kind of game that will define a generation. It almost goes without saying, but both of the new chapters were great! And the Switch 2 version is the canon one because I can play Pluey AS INTENDED!!
It's hard to overstate how important this game feels to me. Deltarune is the kind of game that will define a generation. It almost goes without saying, but both of the new chapters were great! And the Switch 2 version is the canon one because I can play Pluey AS INTENDED!!
July 31, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Deltarune Chapters 3+4: A+
It's hard to overstate how important this game feels to me. Deltarune is the kind of game that will define a generation. It almost goes without saying, but both of the new chapters were great! And the Switch 2 version is the canon one because I can play Pluey AS INTENDED!!
It's hard to overstate how important this game feels to me. Deltarune is the kind of game that will define a generation. It almost goes without saying, but both of the new chapters were great! And the Switch 2 version is the canon one because I can play Pluey AS INTENDED!!
Mario Kart World: A
The scope of World is HUGE. The races are bigger, longer, seamless, there's so many tricks and shortcuts to pull off... but in practice, it feels kind of hollow. It was fun to three-star everything, but I'm not sure I'll be revisiting it as much as 8. THAT SOUNDTRACK THOUGH OUUGH
The scope of World is HUGE. The races are bigger, longer, seamless, there's so many tricks and shortcuts to pull off... but in practice, it feels kind of hollow. It was fun to three-star everything, but I'm not sure I'll be revisiting it as much as 8. THAT SOUNDTRACK THOUGH OUUGH
July 3, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Mario Kart World: A
The scope of World is HUGE. The races are bigger, longer, seamless, there's so many tricks and shortcuts to pull off... but in practice, it feels kind of hollow. It was fun to three-star everything, but I'm not sure I'll be revisiting it as much as 8. THAT SOUNDTRACK THOUGH OUUGH
The scope of World is HUGE. The races are bigger, longer, seamless, there's so many tricks and shortcuts to pull off... but in practice, it feels kind of hollow. It was fun to three-star everything, but I'm not sure I'll be revisiting it as much as 8. THAT SOUNDTRACK THOUGH OUUGH
Marvel's Spider-Man 2: A
Playing this game really makes you feel like the space god Knull from the planet Klyntar. The gameplay is more polished and satisfying than the first game, and the symbiote feels like crack to use. It makes me a better Spider-Man... and they gave Mary Jane a gun! Awesome!
Playing this game really makes you feel like the space god Knull from the planet Klyntar. The gameplay is more polished and satisfying than the first game, and the symbiote feels like crack to use. It makes me a better Spider-Man... and they gave Mary Jane a gun! Awesome!
July 3, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Marvel's Spider-Man 2: A
Playing this game really makes you feel like the space god Knull from the planet Klyntar. The gameplay is more polished and satisfying than the first game, and the symbiote feels like crack to use. It makes me a better Spider-Man... and they gave Mary Jane a gun! Awesome!
Playing this game really makes you feel like the space god Knull from the planet Klyntar. The gameplay is more polished and satisfying than the first game, and the symbiote feels like crack to use. It makes me a better Spider-Man... and they gave Mary Jane a gun! Awesome!
Astro Bot: A+
A fantastic 3D platformer that never runs out of ideas. Every level is filled with so much atmosphere and so many physics objects... it does a great job at retaining a unique identity while also paying homage to the entire PlayStation library. One of the best reasons to buy a PS5.
A fantastic 3D platformer that never runs out of ideas. Every level is filled with so much atmosphere and so many physics objects... it does a great job at retaining a unique identity while also paying homage to the entire PlayStation library. One of the best reasons to buy a PS5.
July 3, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Astro Bot: A+
A fantastic 3D platformer that never runs out of ideas. Every level is filled with so much atmosphere and so many physics objects... it does a great job at retaining a unique identity while also paying homage to the entire PlayStation library. One of the best reasons to buy a PS5.
A fantastic 3D platformer that never runs out of ideas. Every level is filled with so much atmosphere and so many physics objects... it does a great job at retaining a unique identity while also paying homage to the entire PlayStation library. One of the best reasons to buy a PS5.
Signalis: A
I enjoyed the gameplay of Signalis more than I expected to. It feels like a streamlined version of the early Resident Evil games, which I like! The narrative is heady and confusing at times, but I enjoyed and appreciated what I was able to glean from it. And there's yuri! Sad yuri :(
I enjoyed the gameplay of Signalis more than I expected to. It feels like a streamlined version of the early Resident Evil games, which I like! The narrative is heady and confusing at times, but I enjoyed and appreciated what I was able to glean from it. And there's yuri! Sad yuri :(
April 22, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Signalis: A
I enjoyed the gameplay of Signalis more than I expected to. It feels like a streamlined version of the early Resident Evil games, which I like! The narrative is heady and confusing at times, but I enjoyed and appreciated what I was able to glean from it. And there's yuri! Sad yuri :(
I enjoyed the gameplay of Signalis more than I expected to. It feels like a streamlined version of the early Resident Evil games, which I like! The narrative is heady and confusing at times, but I enjoyed and appreciated what I was able to glean from it. And there's yuri! Sad yuri :(
Higurashi When They Cry: S
I can't remember the last time something had this much of an impact on me. The mysteries of Hinamizawa are compelling and fun to figure out, but ultimately set dressing to a beautiful and realistic story about love and trust. I will carry this game with me forever.
I can't remember the last time something had this much of an impact on me. The mysteries of Hinamizawa are compelling and fun to figure out, but ultimately set dressing to a beautiful and realistic story about love and trust. I will carry this game with me forever.
April 21, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Higurashi When They Cry: S
I can't remember the last time something had this much of an impact on me. The mysteries of Hinamizawa are compelling and fun to figure out, but ultimately set dressing to a beautiful and realistic story about love and trust. I will carry this game with me forever.
I can't remember the last time something had this much of an impact on me. The mysteries of Hinamizawa are compelling and fun to figure out, but ultimately set dressing to a beautiful and realistic story about love and trust. I will carry this game with me forever.
Ace Attorney Investigations 2: Prosecutor's Gambit: A+
It took me like two months to finish the first two cases but I breezed through the last three in less than a week. I really liked the overarching mystery and legacy callbacks in this one, and I'm going to miss Franziska, Gumshoe, and Kay a lot!
It took me like two months to finish the first two cases but I breezed through the last three in less than a week. I really liked the overarching mystery and legacy callbacks in this one, and I'm going to miss Franziska, Gumshoe, and Kay a lot!
February 21, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Ace Attorney Investigations 2: Prosecutor's Gambit: A+
It took me like two months to finish the first two cases but I breezed through the last three in less than a week. I really liked the overarching mystery and legacy callbacks in this one, and I'm going to miss Franziska, Gumshoe, and Kay a lot!
It took me like two months to finish the first two cases but I breezed through the last three in less than a week. I really liked the overarching mystery and legacy callbacks in this one, and I'm going to miss Franziska, Gumshoe, and Kay a lot!
Pikmin 1: A-
Going from Pikmin 4 to Pikmin 1 took some adjustment, but it's still a very fun game! For the first installment, there's a lot of freedom in how you approach each puzzle, even if the controls need some tinkering. I lost 98 Pikmin to the Emperor Bulblax
Going from Pikmin 4 to Pikmin 1 took some adjustment, but it's still a very fun game! For the first installment, there's a lot of freedom in how you approach each puzzle, even if the controls need some tinkering. I lost 98 Pikmin to the Emperor Bulblax
January 14, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Pikmin 1: A-
Going from Pikmin 4 to Pikmin 1 took some adjustment, but it's still a very fun game! For the first installment, there's a lot of freedom in how you approach each puzzle, even if the controls need some tinkering. I lost 98 Pikmin to the Emperor Bulblax
Going from Pikmin 4 to Pikmin 1 took some adjustment, but it's still a very fun game! For the first installment, there's a lot of freedom in how you approach each puzzle, even if the controls need some tinkering. I lost 98 Pikmin to the Emperor Bulblax
Kirby's Return to Dreamland Deluxe: A
Not as fun as Forgotten Land for me, and I don't know if I would have enjoyed it singleplayer, but I was lucky enough to play the whole game through with my friends and that made it a blast. Always meet your oomfs!!
Not as fun as Forgotten Land for me, and I don't know if I would have enjoyed it singleplayer, but I was lucky enough to play the whole game through with my friends and that made it a blast. Always meet your oomfs!!
January 10, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Kirby's Return to Dreamland Deluxe: A
Not as fun as Forgotten Land for me, and I don't know if I would have enjoyed it singleplayer, but I was lucky enough to play the whole game through with my friends and that made it a blast. Always meet your oomfs!!
Not as fun as Forgotten Land for me, and I don't know if I would have enjoyed it singleplayer, but I was lucky enough to play the whole game through with my friends and that made it a blast. Always meet your oomfs!!
Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth: A
I find the AA games a little tedious sometimes, but they've all been fun so far. I liked the changes to the formula in this spin-off; you switch between the investigation and cross-examination tactics on the fly, rather than in chapters.
I find the AA games a little tedious sometimes, but they've all been fun so far. I liked the changes to the formula in this spin-off; you switch between the investigation and cross-examination tactics on the fly, rather than in chapters.
December 25, 2024 at 8:49 PM
Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth: A
I find the AA games a little tedious sometimes, but they've all been fun so far. I liked the changes to the formula in this spin-off; you switch between the investigation and cross-examination tactics on the fly, rather than in chapters.
I find the AA games a little tedious sometimes, but they've all been fun so far. I liked the changes to the formula in this spin-off; you switch between the investigation and cross-examination tactics on the fly, rather than in chapters.
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond: B+
Inoffensive port of the original. Fun for me, because I have lots of nostalgia for the Gen 4 anime, but nothing special and hardly a follow up to ORAS. If I was a hardcore Pokémon fan I would be a lot harsher, but I'm not! It was fun! Excited to play Legends: Arceus :)
Inoffensive port of the original. Fun for me, because I have lots of nostalgia for the Gen 4 anime, but nothing special and hardly a follow up to ORAS. If I was a hardcore Pokémon fan I would be a lot harsher, but I'm not! It was fun! Excited to play Legends: Arceus :)
December 16, 2024 at 4:18 AM
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond: B+
Inoffensive port of the original. Fun for me, because I have lots of nostalgia for the Gen 4 anime, but nothing special and hardly a follow up to ORAS. If I was a hardcore Pokémon fan I would be a lot harsher, but I'm not! It was fun! Excited to play Legends: Arceus :)
Inoffensive port of the original. Fun for me, because I have lots of nostalgia for the Gen 4 anime, but nothing special and hardly a follow up to ORAS. If I was a hardcore Pokémon fan I would be a lot harsher, but I'm not! It was fun! Excited to play Legends: Arceus :)
i tried to play metroid zero mission but i wasn't feeling it so i'm content to sit here in the dark listening to the title theme. its nice :)
December 10, 2024 at 8:17 AM
i tried to play metroid zero mission but i wasn't feeling it so i'm content to sit here in the dark listening to the title theme. its nice :)
Luigi's Mansion 3: C
Hard to control, unintuitive, repetitive and tedious. Not enough enemy variety to make the game interesting throughout. The theming on each floor was the highlight, but some boss ghosts still felt out of place. Not my favorite!
Hard to control, unintuitive, repetitive and tedious. Not enough enemy variety to make the game interesting throughout. The theming on each floor was the highlight, but some boss ghosts still felt out of place. Not my favorite!
December 3, 2024 at 10:33 PM
Luigi's Mansion 3: C
Hard to control, unintuitive, repetitive and tedious. Not enough enemy variety to make the game interesting throughout. The theming on each floor was the highlight, but some boss ghosts still felt out of place. Not my favorite!
Hard to control, unintuitive, repetitive and tedious. Not enough enemy variety to make the game interesting throughout. The theming on each floor was the highlight, but some boss ghosts still felt out of place. Not my favorite!
I Saw The Mansion Glow
December 2, 2024 at 12:42 AM
I Saw The Mansion Glow
Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective: A+
One of the most purposeful and well-crafted games I've ever played. Every character is memorable & so full of personality. All the animation is hand done and looks incredible, especially for a game on the DS! Something this good is rare. Highly recommend to anyone.
One of the most purposeful and well-crafted games I've ever played. Every character is memorable & so full of personality. All the animation is hand done and looks incredible, especially for a game on the DS! Something this good is rare. Highly recommend to anyone.
November 23, 2024 at 6:41 PM
Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective: A+
One of the most purposeful and well-crafted games I've ever played. Every character is memorable & so full of personality. All the animation is hand done and looks incredible, especially for a game on the DS! Something this good is rare. Highly recommend to anyone.
One of the most purposeful and well-crafted games I've ever played. Every character is memorable & so full of personality. All the animation is hand done and looks incredible, especially for a game on the DS! Something this good is rare. Highly recommend to anyone.
i love how when you reunite with the real ADAM for the first time since the start of the game, he is immediately able to take stock of the situation and prevent you from dooming yourself. i haven't played fusion, but even here there's a lot of characterization for very few lines of genuine dialogue
November 19, 2024 at 7:55 AM
i love how when you reunite with the real ADAM for the first time since the start of the game, he is immediately able to take stock of the situation and prevent you from dooming yourself. i haven't played fusion, but even here there's a lot of characterization for very few lines of genuine dialogue
i really like ADAM in metroid dread. he has a very interesting voice and a cool visual and i always looked forward to hearing more from him. dread is not the first game to have the "tutorial voice is the enemy" thing but it does it well, you can tell something is off with his diction and tone.
November 19, 2024 at 7:52 AM
i really like ADAM in metroid dread. he has a very interesting voice and a cool visual and i always looked forward to hearing more from him. dread is not the first game to have the "tutorial voice is the enemy" thing but it does it well, you can tell something is off with his diction and tone.
Metroid Dread: B+
Fun game that got more frustrating as it went on, especially in regards to boss battles. I also found some of the combat and movement techniques unintiutive and hard to use. However, I liked exploring and I liked the spooky E.M.M.I. segments. Samus is cool as fuck. Would recommend!
Fun game that got more frustrating as it went on, especially in regards to boss battles. I also found some of the combat and movement techniques unintiutive and hard to use. However, I liked exploring and I liked the spooky E.M.M.I. segments. Samus is cool as fuck. Would recommend!
November 18, 2024 at 11:46 PM
Metroid Dread: B+
Fun game that got more frustrating as it went on, especially in regards to boss battles. I also found some of the combat and movement techniques unintiutive and hard to use. However, I liked exploring and I liked the spooky E.M.M.I. segments. Samus is cool as fuck. Would recommend!
Fun game that got more frustrating as it went on, especially in regards to boss battles. I also found some of the combat and movement techniques unintiutive and hard to use. However, I liked exploring and I liked the spooky E.M.M.I. segments. Samus is cool as fuck. Would recommend!