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The game has now gone from frustrating to a different type of frustrating. It’s gone from an unfun slog through linear areas to a slew of mechanics thrown upon me too late for me to care in a labyrinthine forest filled with enemies who quickly overwhelm me because I haven’t been able to level up because the game doesn’t reward gameplay but rather story beats.

TemTem is an extremely well-made monster collecting RPG that in my opinion does enough to differentiate it from the competition; even if just. My biggest issue with the game is the label it has for being an MMO, while it is always online, and you will see other human tamers running around the world and can interact with them; once the story is done and players have collected all the creatures there may not be much left to do outside of various events and tournaments.

Gundam Evolution is off to a fantastic start. Each of the initial batch of mobile suits all fill different roles on the battlefield; and none of felt like it didn’t have a sufficient counter to it. Sadly, some of the best counter picks are locked behind the pay wall, but players can grind out the currency if they want to save some money.

Asterigos is a weird game in that it feels like it was so close to being excellent. The weird mix of mechanics do not gel well and parts of the game simply feel unfinished. Still it is a fun romp that could get much better with some patches and tweaks.

The game has also seen quite a bit of enhancements since the original launch cleaning up performance issues and tweaking game play balance. The host of accessibility options added to the game are immense. Adding in several toggles to make the game less frustrating on all fronts including a one-shot mode for those struggling with the combat. There is also the option to toggle infinite revives so players can remove the penalties of death.

The game is a visual treat constantly. It remains true to the anime with everything and at times almost too much to process. I love it and think it is one of the most eye-popping games ever released.

Trails from Zero is a wonderful introduction to Crosbell and the charming members of the SSS, expertly ported to PC with all the bells and whistles one would expect from a modern release. It’s a great sign of things to come for the sequel and an easy recommendation to all RPG fans.

The story here is also a lot of fun and features some of the favorite returning characters and a large bit of Splatoon lore for hardcore fans. The Campaign mode is definitely my favorite part of this game and would make the game worthy of purchase on it’s own.

I would talk about the story but outside of simple details around the world when playing the levels, most of the story comes in right at the end of the game in what I felt was pretty sad for a game this happy. It has a happy ending though and I did like it. There’s a lot to be enjoyed by both kids and adults in Tinykin.

Despite a few issues, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is a remarkable achievement that evolves the series formula in exciting ways, all the while weaving an emotionally charged story that is sure to be remembered for a long time to come. It makes a strong case not just as one of the best games of the year but as one of the best of all time.