Jin was already one of my favorite characters in Xenoblade 2, but this game adds a ton to him. On top of that, it gives characterization to Adam and Lora, builds onto Mythra's backstory in a great way, and fleshes out Brighid and Haze. The core story isn't as strong as base game 2, but it's a great backstory, and really gives you a new appreciation for the events of the base game.

A lot of the issues with base 2 are smoothed out, and there are some great QOL improvements here (especially with the tutorials). Combat's also really fun and streamlines 2's ideas really well, although I do prefer the base game's simply because it gives you a lot more options. Having less does work for a game Torna's length, but it's not necessarily my preference. In terms of level design, Torna itself is fantastic while Gormott is really just a lesser version of the base game's Gormott Province (which isn't saying much because I adore Gormott Province). I actually don't mind the Community requirements because I think the sidequests integrate really well with the story. Plus, it's how I play Xenoblade anyway, although I can see it being an annoyance for other people.

Overall, a fantastic DLC, even if it's not quite on the same level as the base game. I heard someone say (I think it was about Witcher 3's DLC) "If all DLC was this good, EA would be my favorite company." And yeah, that about sums it up.

It's mind blowing that this is the FIRST 3D Zelda game. Its so fleshed out you would assume this wasn't their first crack at an open world 3D game, especially for releasing in 1998. In a lot of ways, this is THE Zelda game. It is the pioneer that the rest of the games, even the most recent ones, are still calling back to. The narrative, quirky characters, music, extensive exploration, combat (targeting system and dodging in the first 3D game), and dungeons (except the water temple) are all incredible. This is a coming of age tale where Link's world gets tossed upside down once he becomes an adult. He's burdened with the duty of restoring things to the way they once were, like a lot of us try to do once we realize how messed up the world actually is. And that ending, man...bittersweet to say the least.

okay, so if you've seen my reviews for elden ring and city skylines, this game is right in the middle of both those games. This game provides you with multiple different levels of difficulty options which allows for multiple runs as well as many side bosses and challenges. The main objective of this game is to do as much destruction as possible, to completly annihilate your enemies in a variety of ways from burning them, shooting them with a plethora of weapons, each with their own upgrade tree. freezing them and much more including environmental kills. The story is cool too, being a demon slayer and literally being the last hope for humanity is crazy, defying destiny itself.

S Tier game