Despite fumbles with its new melee combat and difficulty balancing, Control Resonant's storytelling, world, and bizarre quests kept me eager to explore its distorted New York.
Simon Ordell’s journey through the Scottish town of St. Amelia in 1996 is not without its shortcomings, but the experience is an affecting one buoyed by the first-person perspective.
Building on the already-great remake of the first game, Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter masterfully updates the gameplay and timeless story, adding up to what is now the Trails series’ defining entry, and one of the best RPGs of the year.
Konami seems to be making a focused effort to wear out fans’ patience with this collection. It isn’t ideal for newcomers or for longtime fans, diminishing both its audience and value.
If you can shift down your expectations somewhat (and give up your
dreams of breaking any land-speed records), Joy Ride Turbo delivers a
solid arcade-racing experience.
