The ugly cousin of the MCU & textural joke of a game that looks, plays, and feels 10+ years outdated on its 2020 release – wasting the groundbreaking introduction of Kamala Khan & decent storyline, this Avengers feels like a fan-fiction game. 3.2/10.
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Category: Video Games
Pokémon: Sword & Shield (2019)
A storybook feel achieved through plush tracking visuals, rich England-themed terrain, Dynamax kaijuism, perfect gym redesign, & best starters + new PKMN since G/S/C, but mixed textures/legendaries & no Nat.Dex: inexcusable omission. 8/10.
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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
A congratulatory capping-off of the series’ history with an incredible roster, gaming nostalgia, & customizability in SSB’s most comprehensive version yet, although a bit clunky in gameplay & textures w/ admittedly-chaotic/overcrowded canvas. 7.2/10.
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Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu!
A visually spectacular return to Kanto innovating the decades-old formula with fresh new mechanics & modernized GO-centric tricks, Pokémon Let’s Go is the perfect way to introduce series-newcomers – or reintroduce old-timers. 9.6/10.
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Spider-Man PS4
Authentically Spider-Man-feeling with vibrant FP-gameplay, rich cinematic storytelling, & crisp web-slinging mechanics, but flawed in combat system & open-world missions. 8.8/10. … Plot Synopsis: Peter Parker is…… Read more “Spider-Man PS4”
Call of Duty: Black Ops IV
After an extremely disappointing BO III, Treyarch is finally back with a passably modernized return to the originals with strong map design, fine Battle Royale, &_a_nostalgic-feeling_Zombies._Black_Ops_is_decent_again._5.6/10. ……… Read more “Call of Duty: Black Ops IV”
Assetto Corsa
A truly breathtaking driving simulation whose physics and handling need to be felt to be believed, ~sullied by poor multiplayer racing and online interfaces. 7.1/10. … Assetto…… Read more “Assetto Corsa”
Cuphead (2017)
An indie run-and-gun masterpiece rich in nostalgic 1930’s cartoon stylism, palatial charm & detail poured into every frame, old-school jazz/swing-infused score, and breathtaking adventure. One of the 2000’s greatest (& hardest) video games. 10/10.
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MarioKart 8
A visually resplendent reinvention of the classic formula with just enough nods to the originals to feel canon, MarioKart 8 is the definitive MK experience. 9.2/10. ……… Read more “MarioKart 8”
Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild
A masterpiece of open-world design with jaw-dropping textures, flexibility in adventure, and a top-down reinvention of the already-legendary game series, Breath of The Wild is one_of_the_greatest_video_games_ever_made._10/10. ……… Read more “Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild”