Super Mario RPG remake keeps the parts that made the original great and refines the bits that didn't - the graphical and audio overhaul, in particular, hit the spot
Mato Anomalies builds a visually striking neo-metropolis in a dense and layered JRPG experience atop a Persona-styled combat loop. Not a game for everyone but a gratifying rabbit hole of futurist content for those who seek it.
Gotham Knights is a fun game that captures the mood of Gotham but wastes some of its potential with unnecessary RPG elements
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is a 150 to 200 hour epic that takes what fans love, refines and polishes it, then adds some new features
While now considered a part of a balanced gaming diet, JRPGs needed their break in the West - Sony's PlayStation provided the platform.
CKRD Atom Keychain Controller looks like a novelty product, but it's much more that that - excellent build and clever design in a well-priced accessory
Gori: Cuddly Carnage combines gory, swift combat with a saccharine presentation - but tries too hard to shock at times
Star Wars Outlaws is a fine attempt at an open-world action adventure in the Ubi tradition but spreads its best too thin and suffers from a raft of minor issues that add up over its long runtime
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess is a layered and deep action-strategy game with a wealth of imagination and creativity on show
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance polishes off a solid title, adds a fresh angle on the main tale, and makes it all the more accessible
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is a loving remaster of a beloved RPG - some minor issues don't take the shine off the package
F1 24 moves the needle towards a more arcade style, offering an easy entry for newcomers. Experienced players may need to adjust their settings to get the most from the game - but beware, the AI at higher difficulties can be a bit too consistent and unerring to make it fun.