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It’s hard to believe it’s been seven years since I reviewed the original Planet Zoo. Back then, I regarded it as the best zoo management game on the market, even with a few frustrations.
What a bizarre journey Hellraiser has taken over the last 40 years. From its book beginnings to the breakout movie to the somehow nine (!) sequels and one pretty unconvincing reboot that followed, it’s been more falling than raising for Clive Barker’s pointy baby boy.
With fun and gory combat, along with a compelling story, Wolverine is unfortunately undone by how repetitive and one note it is.
Some issues with repetition aside, Onimusha: Way of the Sword’s phenomenal combat and compelling characters make this a worthwhile samurai romp.
Arc System Works had a big task to live up to the Marvel Vs Capcom series, but Marvel TOKON: Fighting Souls offers the strongest foundation possible to become a new FGC pillar.
Pepper Grinder nails its mechanics, but its humdrum visuals and world-building stop it from being the modern indie classic that it could’ve been.
Dragon’s Dogma 2 is a kitchen sink sequel to the original sleeper hit from 2012, building on what worked about the first game to create an RPG experience that’s still unlike any other.
While it has plenty of rough edges, Pieces Interactive's take on horror royalty is the best the series has been in decades.
Building upon its source board game in utterly delightful ways, Quilts and Cats of Calico is an absolute winner both as a digital adaptation of a board game and a new entry in the crowded cozy gaming genre.
Pacific Drive is a rare experience in the space of roguelikes that combines unique mechanics with a deep story that not very many games in the genre offer.