RYAN JOHNSON
Ys IX: Monstrum Nox (PlayStation 5) Review
Ys IX: Monsltrum Nox gets a native PS5 release, with updated graphics and a full DLC baked in. It’s a great option for fans of the series, but if you’ve already played the PS4 version it may not be worth your time unless you really want to delve through the same story again.
R-Type Final 3 Evolved (PlayStation 5) Review
R-Type Final 3 Evolved is an exciting sidescrolling SHMUP title, but it is quesitonable as to whether this PS5 exclusive is worthy of a full sequel name or should have stayed an expansion. Fans of the genre need look no further for quality gameplay, but just make sure you know what you are buying into.
Disgaea 6 Complete (PlayStation 5) Review
Disgaea 6 was a bit controversial when it came out due to the leap to 3D graphics and the limitations that came with it. This complete edition offers all the downloadable content from the original release, and the improvements of putting it on a more powerful system.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV (PlayStation 4) Review
It’s been coming for a long time, and we are finally there: Trails of Cold Steel IV ends the Trails series with a huge, Avengers Endgame level of crossover and story conclusion. Bad for newcomers, but luckily if you really wanna get into it all of the numbered editions of the series are here or coming to the platform of your choice.
Disaster Report 4: Summer Memories (Switch) Review
Disaster Report 4: Summer Memories has had a shaky time getting to retail, originally slated to release the day before the huge earthquake and tsunami crisis started in Japan a few years ago. The title was resurrected and brought back for PS4 and Switch, with PSVR and HD Rumble implemented, respectively. The time and experience allowed developers to implement information gleaned from real crisis teams to add to the experience.
The Witch and the Hundred Knight 2 Review
The Witch and the Hundred Knight 2 continues in the theme of the first, an attempted marriage between strategy and action RPG. At times, this works, but a lot of the game turns into micromanagement that doesn't feel like it's going anywhere important. Good for fans of the first, but newcomers should be aware of a few nuances prior to purchase.