BubbleRevolution
2018
This game is really good but also I'm way too stupid to figure out some of these puzzles without a guide
Legitimately a lot of fun if you like trivia.
Except the sports questions, fuck those.
Except the sports questions, fuck those.
2011
Solid game, but WAY too short. They should have put in a level from Sonic CD or the Advance games or something, I'd love to have seen Stardust Speedway get a full level. Hell, if asset creation was an issue, I think making multiple acts per level for each gameplay style could have worked.
I also kind of wish the Genesis levels felt more true visually to the Genesis games in regards to art style, Forces stuck a bit closer to that which I liked.
The gameplay itself is really solid though, I just wish there was more of it.
I also kind of wish the Genesis levels felt more true visually to the Genesis games in regards to art style, Forces stuck a bit closer to that which I liked.
The gameplay itself is really solid though, I just wish there was more of it.
2021
A fine addition to the Metroid series. It plays extremely well, there's very few issues mechanically, and it's overall just a blast to play.
I only have a few issues. I wasn't huge on Samus acting as a silent protagonist, it felt like a step back from Fusion in some regards. Mercury Steam's art direction is also a mixed bag; some things look great, but other elements feel lacking in comparison to the rich sprite-based visuals of Zero Mission or Fusion, or the excellent visual design work Team Ninja did in Metroid: Other M. It definitely looks better design-wise compared to Samus Returns, though.
Overall, it's a great game and I sincerely hope we get more 2D Metroid entries.
I only have a few issues. I wasn't huge on Samus acting as a silent protagonist, it felt like a step back from Fusion in some regards. Mercury Steam's art direction is also a mixed bag; some things look great, but other elements feel lacking in comparison to the rich sprite-based visuals of Zero Mission or Fusion, or the excellent visual design work Team Ninja did in Metroid: Other M. It definitely looks better design-wise compared to Samus Returns, though.
Overall, it's a great game and I sincerely hope we get more 2D Metroid entries.
2017
A fun take on the original, I like that it serves as a reboot of the American version of the game while being a sequel to the Japanese version.
This might be my favorite out of the trilogy? I'm honestly not sure, but it's just as good as the first game and is definitely worth playing.
2017
A pretty decent addition to the Sonic series.
The art direction is some of the best of the series, utilizing Lost World's style reminiscent of the Genesis games and mixing it with a bit more detail as seen in the previous 3D entries. The gameplay itself is pretty fun too, with Modern Sonic and the Avatar's levels both being fairly enjoyable to run through.
The only big issues I have with it are that the game (and levels) are too short overall and Classic Sonic's physics feel a bit off. Either way, a solid entry into the franchise, but I think it does show some of the weakness of the Boost formula as it just seems far too short and the level themes aren't as varied as I'd like.
Overall, not bad.
The art direction is some of the best of the series, utilizing Lost World's style reminiscent of the Genesis games and mixing it with a bit more detail as seen in the previous 3D entries. The gameplay itself is pretty fun too, with Modern Sonic and the Avatar's levels both being fairly enjoyable to run through.
The only big issues I have with it are that the game (and levels) are too short overall and Classic Sonic's physics feel a bit off. Either way, a solid entry into the franchise, but I think it does show some of the weakness of the Boost formula as it just seems far too short and the level themes aren't as varied as I'd like.
Overall, not bad.
2003
Better than it gets made out to be, but also just not that good.
It's mostly just a bit jank and inoffensive until you get to the handful of really annoyingly designed sections, which pushes it into "not great" territory.
The enemy designs are good, which is a highlight, but otherwise it's just kind of forgettable.
It's mostly just a bit jank and inoffensive until you get to the handful of really annoyingly designed sections, which pushes it into "not great" territory.
The enemy designs are good, which is a highlight, but otherwise it's just kind of forgettable.
2019
Pretty good racing game, but feels lacking in some aspects. The use of Wisps as the power-ups a la Mario Kart is a fun addition, but there's a significant lack of course variety and the roster is ridiculously small. Not bad at all, though.
A very cute and charming puzzle game that's a lot of fun.
The art and music are well done and the gameplay is as solid as the original arcade title. It feels a tad lacking in terms of content, but otherwise I don't have any issues. Hope to see more retro revivals like this from the developer in the future!
The art and music are well done and the gameplay is as solid as the original arcade title. It feels a tad lacking in terms of content, but otherwise I don't have any issues. Hope to see more retro revivals like this from the developer in the future!
A really stylish superhero-themed fighter with character designs by Masami Obari, who also worked on the Fatal Fury OVA series and a litany of mecha shows.
Arc System Works currently owns the rights to the IP and I REALLY want to see them revive this, it'd look great with their visual flair.
Arc System Works currently owns the rights to the IP and I REALLY want to see them revive this, it'd look great with their visual flair.
1990
This game rules
2004
A charming game that's pretty historically important as literally the first JRPG ever made.
Some people who come in used to a lot of JRPG conventions might be a bit put off by this game lacking a number of those, but as a gaming milestone, and as a game on its own, it holds up pretty well and has a lot of heart in it.
Some people who come in used to a lot of JRPG conventions might be a bit put off by this game lacking a number of those, but as a gaming milestone, and as a game on its own, it holds up pretty well and has a lot of heart in it.
Fun, but a tad short. I'm happy to see another Bubble Bobble game and hope it leads to more entries in the series in the future. The inclusion of the original arcade title is a nice touch as well. I just wish it was longer, mostly.
2022
A solid remake of a classic JRPG, it's nice to see it finally brought to the US.
Unfortunately the localization is pretty shit in a lot of parts, including but not limited to completely mistranslating the end of one of the chapters so the ending has a completely different impact and message. Pretty disappointed in that, but had fun regardless.
Unfortunately the localization is pretty shit in a lot of parts, including but not limited to completely mistranslating the end of one of the chapters so the ending has a completely different impact and message. Pretty disappointed in that, but had fun regardless.