Kyungmun Kim

“KOF 98 UMFE has gone through two different iterations of upgrades and has set on its final form. This makes it the best balanced version yet, and the amount of content plus the rollback netcode is the cherry on top, all available on PS4. Since this old school KOF was before all the crazy max cancel combo days, it still remains some of the basic fundamentals of some fighting games and will definitely bring back some old memories while playing against someone online.”

“It’s hard to believe that this game was built by just one person, considering the level of polishing and the amount of contents are extremely well made. This horror-adventure game had set a semi-rogue-like aspect of randomizing the item placements each time you’d restart from each death, whereas in normal horror games, it just becomes a memory test, everytime you’d restart the same level. The visuals aren’t the highest of its calibur but it fits right in with the whole concept of the atmosphere. Sound quality is also top notch. Since the controls are strictly keyboard & mouse so there may be some clunkiness to the movement. Nonetheless it serves as one of the best horror-adventure games for the fans who are in for a challenge.”

“Ruvato: Original Complex First half of the game doesn’t really deliver the interactions from the action sequences. There are glitches that even if you parry an incoming attack, the follow up doesn’t damage the enemies. There are no options to check your buttons settings or go into tutorial mode. While there are many flaws of the game, once you figure out the enemy placements within the stage, using parry attacks to plow through them while upgrading your stats, provide a fun and speedy experience that you weren’t able to see from other similar titles. That’s actually enough for you to enjoy what Ruvato brings up to the table.”

“After a long 27 or so years, being able to play Zero Team on a home console via Arcade Archives is already a remarkable feat. If you lived through the era of the 90’s gaming arcades, it will most likely bring in some sentimental and reminiscent time and value once you see its intro clip, which is usually played with the flashing text of ‘Insert Coin’ message. Thankfully, the arcade port is near perfect for you and your friends and family to enjoy. Finally, the main menu and settings of Arcade Archives have continuously become polished to be considered even more user friendly.”

“Side scrolling platformer with a mix of rhythm genre is a cool concept where you’d be familiar with each of the universes but being able to fuse them both at the same time is a breath of fresh air. Since the basis of a rhythm game forces you to follow the beat which is a bit far from freedom, it’s an adventure that’s worth giving a test drive. Sharp visuals, awesome soundtracks and the story plot are well in harmony. The volume of the contents may not be everyone’s vibe as well as the hefty pricing it chose to perform at. If you’re into completely new things, definitely give this game a go.”

“This is one of the best examples of ‘remastered’ versions of the classic. Even if the new look isn’t your favorite cup of tea, once you get to play the actual game, it blends in really well. It’s priced just under $10 for Nintendo Switch, which is a great value in comparison to many other reboot/classic games’ price range. Great choice for those who are hunting for some of the best value games with great gameplay.”

“With added defensive maneuvers to dodge or parry allows more interactions when it comes to One Chanbara Origin’s zombie slasher.. Traditionally, the game always lacks in many aspects and somehow this PS4 version of the title also didn’t disappoint. At least the improvements in character action with plenty of freedom to roam and some of the controls reward with more powerful moves when timed correctly. Thismay just be the medicine to cure most of the game’s lacking elements. Even for those who haven't experienced the original game, you’re not missing out much. Plus points for Korean subtitles and Korean voice acting.”

“For around $3, you get 295 courses, various game modes, multiple collectibles and plenty of replay value for you to get the best records. Simple controls which almost everyone can get into. Even within the same course, certain mechanics and gimmicks would change the strategy drastically. The downside is, since the core mechanics stay put, once you ‘get it’, the entire game can quickly be foreseen and feel obsolete.”

“Before it’s original release, it was going to be the scapegoat of the popular cult game ‘Root Letter’. Root Film had stood up firmly with improved visuals and more of the complete feel in the story than its predecessor. As a text adventure game, it doesn’t provide any multiple choice branches and to hear every single voice dialog, the gameplay can extend to roughly about 15 hours. Even if you skip some of the obvious bits, it will be well rounded to about 10 hours. Certainly enjoyable as you explore deeply into the story but the full price of approximately $60 for the Korean version of the game can feel a bit hefty for what it provides.”