Tech-Gaming

• PC
• 79%
• États-Unis

• SWITCH
• 81%
• États-Unis

Visually, SD Gundam Battle Alliance makes an adept showing on Switch. Although the game could use more environments for battles, these venues are attractive. While the models themselves are the Super Formed variety, there’s an indulging amount of detail devoted to the Mobile Suits. As such, it would have been great to have a photo component, to stage, capture, share, (and optionally virtually panel line?) some of your Gundam. When it comes to performance, Battle Alliance consistently stayed above thirty frames-per-second while maintaining some respectable draw distances. Despite a few small (and ultimately forgivable) issues with boss encounters and coercing players into grinding, SD Gundam Battle Alliance is an accomplishment. As an action game with light role-playing elements, it’s just good enough to recommend for those unacquainted with the world of Gundam. With Sakura as your chaperone don’t be surprised if Gunpla starts competing with gaming for your recreational time and income. For those acquainted with the source material, Battle Alliance feels like scrumptious fan-service, served up in SD form.

• SWITCH
• 78%
• États-Unis

Yars: Recharged seem suited for sporadic play when you only have about fifteen minutes and don’t want to engross yourself in anything deeper. Across the last few weeks, I’d play in intermittent sessions, that are longer than most arcade-style sessions but shorter than most story-driven titles. At ten dollars, it’s a no-brainer for fans of the property and the best follow-up in forty years. But given the bugs in Yar’s Return and the disgrace known as Yar’s Revenge, that’s a low hurdle to clear.

• PC
• 78%
• États-Unis

Soul Hackers 2 offers a multitude of familiar gameplay elements. But most have been simplified, resulting in a moderately engaging but surprisingly condensed experience.

• PC
• 73%
• États-Unis

A retro shooter with a twist, Fashion Police Squad is at its best when you're circle-strafing opponents while keeping your feet on the ground. Sometimes sticking with the basics is ideal.

• PC
• 86%
• États-Unis

Stunting, shooting, and slow-motion congeal into one of the most captivating experiences you’ll play this year. Finally, the promise of all those unsettling Atari 2600 boxes has been realized.

• PC
• 64%
• États-Unis

• PS5
• 85%
• États-Unis

For years, publishers like Koei Tecmo have offered interpretations of Chinese mythology, across series like Romance of the Three Kingdoms and the Dynasty Warriors series. As a Chinese game, Sword and Fairy: Together Forever more closely adheres to the themes, plots, and settings of wuxia. Here, characters manifest qi and sporadically take flight, offering a fantastical representation of the ancient world. If you’ve ever been dazzled by the sumptuousness of films like Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Hero, or Shadow, seek out Together Forever.

• SWITCH
• 87%
• États-Unis

• PC
• 80%
• États-Unis

• XSX/S
• 78%
• États-Unis

• SWITCH
• 73%
• États-Unis

If you miss the days of 2D monster catching, Coromon offers a main course of nostalgia with a side dish of shrewd innovation.

• PC
• SWITCH
• PS4
• PS5
• XONE
• XSX/S
• 73%
• États-Unis

There are multiple moments where Hell Pie shines. Exploring the game’s vast landscapes can be enjoyable, with environments that flaunt verticality and plenty of hidden alcoves. Even the game’s levels within levels are pleasurable, recalling the gratification of 3D platforming of old. But other components aren’t realized, with combat feeling rather lackluster while the game’s humor only occasionally hits the mark. The result is palatable but you’ll wish some of Hell Pie’s ingredients were left in the oven a bit longer.

• PS4
• 88%
• États-Unis

• PC
• 76%
• États-Unis

• SWITCH
• 80%
• États-Unis

Undoubtedly, the fusion of visual novel-style storytelling and STG segments might seem like an odd pairing. Mystery sections stimulate the intellect and the writing stirs the imagination. The vertical-scrolling action offers an outlet for fast reactions and observation. But it’s this kind of dissonance that makes Yurukill: The Calumniation Games feel so wonderfully unique. I can’t think of the last time a game has given my brain such a comprehensive workout. Hopefully, the wait for the next experience isn’t long.

• PC
• 88%
• États-Unis

• SWITCH
• 66%
• États-Unis

Occasionally, Firegirl Hack ‘n Splash Rescue DX show glimpses of aptitude, as she launches herself skyward with a blast of her hose. But this second attempt at firefighting still has some lingering hindrances.