HotCoss
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Avid Gamer (particularly Story, RPG & Action focused ones) | YouTuber | Writer
https://www.youtube.com/@hotcoss
Avid Gamer (particularly Story, RPG & Action focused ones) | YouTuber | Writer
https://www.youtube.com/@hotcoss
Dispatch
A fun take on a modem day Superhero world, with strong writing and memorable characters. The core gameplay is very basic but does have its moments of challenge. The story is engaging although some areas like the villain could have done with a bit more attention throughout I feel.
B
A fun take on a modem day Superhero world, with strong writing and memorable characters. The core gameplay is very basic but does have its moments of challenge. The story is engaging although some areas like the villain could have done with a bit more attention throughout I feel.
B
November 13, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Dispatch
A fun take on a modem day Superhero world, with strong writing and memorable characters. The core gameplay is very basic but does have its moments of challenge. The story is engaging although some areas like the villain could have done with a bit more attention throughout I feel.
B
A fun take on a modem day Superhero world, with strong writing and memorable characters. The core gameplay is very basic but does have its moments of challenge. The story is engaging although some areas like the villain could have done with a bit more attention throughout I feel.
B
Rain
A very simple puzzle-adventure game that has a creative core concept behind it that blends in well with both the calm and haunting atmosphere the city and music provide. I do wish it evolved more towards the end as it is a bit too simple most of the time and it can overstay its welcome.
C-
A very simple puzzle-adventure game that has a creative core concept behind it that blends in well with both the calm and haunting atmosphere the city and music provide. I do wish it evolved more towards the end as it is a bit too simple most of the time and it can overstay its welcome.
C-
September 27, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Rain
A very simple puzzle-adventure game that has a creative core concept behind it that blends in well with both the calm and haunting atmosphere the city and music provide. I do wish it evolved more towards the end as it is a bit too simple most of the time and it can overstay its welcome.
C-
A very simple puzzle-adventure game that has a creative core concept behind it that blends in well with both the calm and haunting atmosphere the city and music provide. I do wish it evolved more towards the end as it is a bit too simple most of the time and it can overstay its welcome.
C-
Devil May Cry 3
I can definitely see now why so many still regard this as one of the best PS2 games of its time. The action is both chaotic and fluid. Each of the weapons are distinct and flashy and the story and characters aren't half bad. Camera and lock-on were my only real problems.
B-
I can definitely see now why so many still regard this as one of the best PS2 games of its time. The action is both chaotic and fluid. Each of the weapons are distinct and flashy and the story and characters aren't half bad. Camera and lock-on were my only real problems.
B-
September 26, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Devil May Cry 3
I can definitely see now why so many still regard this as one of the best PS2 games of its time. The action is both chaotic and fluid. Each of the weapons are distinct and flashy and the story and characters aren't half bad. Camera and lock-on were my only real problems.
B-
I can definitely see now why so many still regard this as one of the best PS2 games of its time. The action is both chaotic and fluid. Each of the weapons are distinct and flashy and the story and characters aren't half bad. Camera and lock-on were my only real problems.
B-
Vanquish
A very different kind of 3rd person shooter for its time with flashy weapons, set pieces, takedowns and more. The narrative is easily the weakest part as it feels like it flows like a paper airplane in a hurricane.
C+
A very different kind of 3rd person shooter for its time with flashy weapons, set pieces, takedowns and more. The narrative is easily the weakest part as it feels like it flows like a paper airplane in a hurricane.
C+
September 16, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Vanquish
A very different kind of 3rd person shooter for its time with flashy weapons, set pieces, takedowns and more. The narrative is easily the weakest part as it feels like it flows like a paper airplane in a hurricane.
C+
A very different kind of 3rd person shooter for its time with flashy weapons, set pieces, takedowns and more. The narrative is easily the weakest part as it feels like it flows like a paper airplane in a hurricane.
C+
Road 96
Simple adventure game with an interesting (if not rough) graphical and presentation style. The commentary can be very on the nose and by halfway in you all ready know what each of the supporting cast are all about even if most are fun to be around.
C
Simple adventure game with an interesting (if not rough) graphical and presentation style. The commentary can be very on the nose and by halfway in you all ready know what each of the supporting cast are all about even if most are fun to be around.
C
September 16, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Road 96
Simple adventure game with an interesting (if not rough) graphical and presentation style. The commentary can be very on the nose and by halfway in you all ready know what each of the supporting cast are all about even if most are fun to be around.
C
Simple adventure game with an interesting (if not rough) graphical and presentation style. The commentary can be very on the nose and by halfway in you all ready know what each of the supporting cast are all about even if most are fun to be around.
C
Ori and the Will of the Wisps
Everything in this fluid and colourful platformer seems to tick just about every box as the first game, from it story, world building, music and rewarding metroidvania style of gameplay but I also can't think of much that greatly propels forward either.
B-
Everything in this fluid and colourful platformer seems to tick just about every box as the first game, from it story, world building, music and rewarding metroidvania style of gameplay but I also can't think of much that greatly propels forward either.
B-
August 21, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Ori and the Will of the Wisps
Everything in this fluid and colourful platformer seems to tick just about every box as the first game, from it story, world building, music and rewarding metroidvania style of gameplay but I also can't think of much that greatly propels forward either.
B-
Everything in this fluid and colourful platformer seems to tick just about every box as the first game, from it story, world building, music and rewarding metroidvania style of gameplay but I also can't think of much that greatly propels forward either.
B-
Still though the story spends an almost fair bit of time giving every character there due with only the late game members getting the short end of the stick. Materia swapping is still a hassle but the music naturally is still a win and Queens Blood will get you hooked on it fast.
B
B
August 4, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Still though the story spends an almost fair bit of time giving every character there due with only the late game members getting the short end of the stick. Materia swapping is still a hassle but the music naturally is still a win and Queens Blood will get you hooked on it fast.
B
B
Combat feels a lot more fluid & colourful thanks to synergy attacks. Unfortunately not every character is evenly fun to play as (looking at you Cait Sith) and while there's not as many as last time, we once again have areas that feel like they're trying to pad the game out for an extra 10-15 hours.
August 4, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Combat feels a lot more fluid & colourful thanks to synergy attacks. Unfortunately not every character is evenly fun to play as (looking at you Cait Sith) and while there's not as many as last time, we once again have areas that feel like they're trying to pad the game out for an extra 10-15 hours.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Gonna need 3 posts for this one.
Needless to say the new FF7 has gone all out again to really bring its world to life with incredibly detailed locations and monsters and for a better and worst made sure to leave almost no stone left upturned.
Gonna need 3 posts for this one.
Needless to say the new FF7 has gone all out again to really bring its world to life with incredibly detailed locations and monsters and for a better and worst made sure to leave almost no stone left upturned.
August 4, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Gonna need 3 posts for this one.
Needless to say the new FF7 has gone all out again to really bring its world to life with incredibly detailed locations and monsters and for a better and worst made sure to leave almost no stone left upturned.
Gonna need 3 posts for this one.
Needless to say the new FF7 has gone all out again to really bring its world to life with incredibly detailed locations and monsters and for a better and worst made sure to leave almost no stone left upturned.
Neon White
Fantastic gameplay that constantly has you not wanting to stop so that you can run, learn and beat the next level. Characters and world comes with a lot of charm and the music keeps your blood pumping fast. Only real issue was for the social bits have a bit more meat to them.
B++
Fantastic gameplay that constantly has you not wanting to stop so that you can run, learn and beat the next level. Characters and world comes with a lot of charm and the music keeps your blood pumping fast. Only real issue was for the social bits have a bit more meat to them.
B++
July 19, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Neon White
Fantastic gameplay that constantly has you not wanting to stop so that you can run, learn and beat the next level. Characters and world comes with a lot of charm and the music keeps your blood pumping fast. Only real issue was for the social bits have a bit more meat to them.
B++
Fantastic gameplay that constantly has you not wanting to stop so that you can run, learn and beat the next level. Characters and world comes with a lot of charm and the music keeps your blood pumping fast. Only real issue was for the social bits have a bit more meat to them.
B++