Hardcore Gamer

• PC
• 4.5 / 5
• États-Unis

• PS5
• 3.5 / 5
• États-Unis

Based on the current model of Monster Energy Supercross 5 that dates back to its inception, this may be the most complete version of the game despite its legacy issues. It still seems like the series is stuck in the past, but finally making it accessible with the Futures Academy and showing proper training with exercises should help the game garner new fans. When the racing works, it can be fun. The experience is still marred with other AI issues outside of the pacing and the collision detection still remains awful. This version still feels like a more competent racer than the others and while it retains its Career Mode, Compound and Track Editor with small new editions, nothing in the latest version makes it a must have as compared to previous versions. This also includes the outdated roster that I wish Milestone could figure out a way to add in a roster update as post-launch DLC. Players that do buy this title annually should find the improvements suitable and if you’ve wanted a Supercross game for the first time and had to choose one, Monster Energy Supercross 5 is be the best choice.

• PS5
• 3.5 / 5
• États-Unis

• SWITCH
• 3 / 5
• États-Unis

• PS5
• 4 / 5
• États-Unis

• SWITCH
• 4 / 5
• États-Unis

• PC
• 4.5 / 5
• États-Unis

• PS4
• 4 / 5
• États-Unis

For better or worse, mostly better, the re-release of Persona 4 Arena Ultimax is just that: a re-release. This isn’t a superior version that has seen huge amounts of love and care. Instead, it’s a competently-ported game with a resolution upgrade and the latest balancing. Fans who missed out on the game before but love the characters in Persona 3 and 4 should snag this one. Returning players who have had their fill of Ultimax, however, will have a harder time justifying a purchase. This is not the fault of the publisher or developer, though, as this is sold and marketed as just the game, not an attempt to double-dip. Because of this, treating the game on its own merits, the re-release of Persona 4 Arena Ultimax comes highly recommended. It has fun characters embarking on a fresh adventure in a new genre. The story can be padded, but it still scratches that itch. The most fantastic part is that this old game has systems and gameplay that still holds up favorably to modern fighting releases. There are few fighters that can boast that.

• XONE
• 4 / 5
• États-Unis

Given our memories of the first game, it would have been a miracle if Submerged: Hidden Depths had just been a merely fine distraction. So it’s a shocker to see a perfect example of what a sequel should be, making terrific use of the strengths its premise provides, allowing you to truly chill out and explore the drowned city, coming across something that feels fresh at every turn, backed up by breezy visuals and a nice soundtrack. While still linear at times, Submerged: Hidden Depths is a vastly-improved adventure that should easily stand a shot at being the year’s best sequel, and Uppercut should be proud of what they’ve done.

• PS5
• 4 / 5
• États-Unis

Bungie needed a much-needed win with Destiny 2: The Witch Queen. Neither Shadowkeep nor Beyond Light did much to push the main narrative forward and ended up feeling like one-off stories. Destiny 2: The Witch Queen does this, delivering the best narrative and campaign of any Destiny release and expansion. The expansion throws out the familiar MMO-like structure of previous Destiny campaigns to tell a more thoughtful narrative with, finally, some interesting characters. The campaign is a triumph, but the expansion does suffer from its lack of newness. Subclasses, enemies and activities remain stubbornly stagnant, never offering much new from the status quo. Savathûn’s Throne World is an exotic new locale to explore but feels too empty and void of activities to the point that it never feels like it was worth losing The Tangled Shore. Destiny 2: The Witch Queen is a good expansion, combining an excellent campaign and raid with a decent content offering, even though not much of it feels exactly new. Destiny 2: The Witch Queen may not be the best overall expansion in Destiny history, but this queen sure does put on a good show while it lasts.

• PC
• 1.5 / 5
• États-Unis

• PS5
• 5 / 5
• États-Unis

• PS5
• 3.5 / 5
• États-Unis

• PC
• 4 / 5
• États-Unis

• PS5
• 4.5 / 5
• États-Unis

• SWITCH
• 3.5 / 5
• États-Unis

Assassin’s Creed: The Ezio Collection contains of a trilogy of great Assassin’s Creed games that remind players why Ezio and his games are the most celebrated within the fandom. The gameplay mechanics function just as they did in the original releases which is a double-edged sword of authenticity and nostalgia going against modernized quality-of-life improvements. While these are great games and should be played by all Assassin’s Creed fans, there are unfortunately concessions mentioned above that hold this back from being the definitive collection. The only real reason to recommend this version over the PlayStation 4/Xbox One version is the portability factor.

• XSX/S
• 4.5 / 5
• États-Unis

• PS5
• 3.5 / 5
• États-Unis