Tech-Gaming

• VITA
• 78%
• États-Unis

Bad Apple Wars has a wealth to say about conformity and complacency, devotion and dogma. Unsurprisingly, the novel’s ambitions aren’t always addressed in a flawless manner. But the aspiration alone makes the experience worth seeking out- if you crave a bit of philosophizing alongside the delights of otome courtship.

• PC
• 86%
• États-Unis

With a wide array of difficulty settings, ship and weapon options, and a new co-operative mode, Raiden V: Director's Cut deserves a place in the library of every fervent shoot-‘em-up fan, especially if some minor tweaks are made.

• SWITCH
• PS4
• 58%
• États-Unis

Touhou Kobuto V: Burst Battle demonstrates the difficulty is creating a 3D, arena-based fighter. Sure, the game’s fundamentals seem promising, but a lack of programming polish ultimately undermines the experience. This for the most forgiving and fanatical Touhou fans.

• PS4
• 81%
• États-Unis

Sure, a game within a game sounds like gimmick, but Neptune, Blanc, Vert, and Noire pull off the feat with panache and via the latter, a dominating DPS. .hack// and Sword Art Online, you’ve just been out-Nepped.

• XONE
• 75%
• États-Unis

• 3DS
• 82%
• États-Unis

• PS4
• 80%
• États-Unis

In a perfect world, magical girl life-sims would be as ubiquitous. But there’re not, which makes it easier to overlook Blue Reflection’s minor transgressions. Hopefully, this won’t be the last we hear from Hina and friends.

• PS4
• 82%
• États-Unis

Largely, Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony won’t disappoint Monokuma maniacs, extending another murder-filled rumination. There are some highpoints for sure, from gruesome executions, to the new mini-games, but there’s also the lingering specter of familiarity to the basic structure.

• SWITCH
• PC
• 91%
• États-Unis

SteamWorld Dig 2 works so well because it taps into so many gaming gratifications. While exercising mind and reflex, the title indulges the desire for exploration, rewarding your efforts with a steady succession of perks. While the pharmaceutical industry chases after a side effect-free happy pill, Image & Form have engineered the interactive equivalent.

• VITA
• 86%
• États-Unis

All too often, there’s a schism between a director’s ambitions and actual execution. But Mary Skelter: Nightmares’ creativity is fantastically realized, extending a lengthy expedition that’s essential for Vita owners.

• PS4
• 88%
• États-Unis

Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana is yet another adept entry in the long-running series. It’s evident that Nihon Falcom truly cares about the series and its reception, delivering a textbook sequel that’s bound to delight both fervent fans and franchise newcomers.

• VITA
• 82%
• États-Unis

Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth picks up from where its predecessor left off, extending a longer and more involving narrative, and well as a few new play mechanics. Players pursuing an epic experience are advised to seek the series out.

• PS4
• 82%
• États-Unis

Warriors All-Stars is a jubilant celebration of Koei Tecmo’s franchises, uniting thirteen different properties. As with these type of cross-overs, enjoyment hinges on familiarity. For players who’ve spent their recreational hours with Atelier Sophie, Ninja Gaiden, or Nights of Azure, All-Stars is nothing less than a taru—sorry, barrel of fun.

• PC
• 82%
• États-Unis

• PS4
• 85%
• États-Unis

• PC
• 74%
• États-Unis

It’s been said war is hell, but here it’s more of a test of tolerance. There’s a solid game at Sudden Strike 4’s core, but lackluster, unresponsive AI means that it’s concealed better than a platoon of prone soldiers in a reed-filled meadow.

• PC
• 80%
• États-Unis

Aven Colony is a city simulation done right. Short on the game-like tech trees and gimmicks, the game makes you think like a civil engineer, albeit one who just took a job on an particularly antagonistic planet.

• VITA
• 83%
• États-Unis