“WWE 2K25” Review
We’re coming up on WrestleMania, and the new entry in the WWE 2K franchise is here to help build the hype. Over the past two years that I’ve been looking at these games, I’ve seen the series getting better in…
Read moreWe’re coming up on WrestleMania, and the new entry in the WWE 2K franchise is here to help build the hype. Over the past two years that I’ve been looking at these games, I’ve seen the series getting better in…
Read moreIf you’re looking for something cute, cozy, and crazy, look no further than to a T. First unveiled at the Annapurna Showcase, we were able to go hands-on with the first 30 minutes and there was nary a moment where…
Read moreSince our attention right now is on GDC, our full review of Assassin’s Creed Shadows isn’t ready yet, but here’s what we think of the game so far.
Read moreOverall, Mandragora has potential. I like the world they’re building, and I can see the vision behind the combat. I love the voice acting and art design. However, the pacing issues, lack of enemy density, and sluggish attack animations hold it back from being as engaging as it could be.
Read moreLike a Dragon: Infinite Wealth was one of the best games of 2024, so the fact that the developers at RGG Studio turned around a follow-up in little more than a year is simply incredible. While it doesn’t make the…
Read moreEver since it was unveiled at the end of The Game Awards 2023, Monster Hunter Wilds consistently made players’ jaw drop. Every time new footage was unveiled, it looked better and when I took another look at the game behind…
Read moreLife after Life is Strange has been a little spotty for Don’t Nod. The five games they’ve released since Life is Strange 2 have seen mixed reviews. Despite this, people generally agree that Don’t Nod is in a class of…
Read morePikselnesia did a fantastic job, and Mohammad Fahmi would definitely be proud of the effort.
Read moreNine Sols immerses players in the shoes of Yi, a legendary Solarian hero reawakened after centuries. The game’s gripping narrative centers on revenge against the Nine Sols, rulers of New Kunlun, who betrayed Yi and his people. This journey takes…
Read more2024 has been filled with games that had impressive narratives, and a nice chunk of them were huge RPGs that demanded a lot of time from players. For the SmashPad staff in general, with all the JRPG fans we have,…
Read moreIt wasn’t until last year where players got an update on what Atlus called Project Re:Fantasy, a project from the Persona team that pundits coined as a “Fantasy Persona.” This project was eventually renamed Metaphor: ReFantazio, and gamers have been…
Read moreJust Crow Things stood out as one of the more enjoyable experiences I had demoing games at Summer Game Fest, and I’m pleased to say that the final product should definitely charm anybody looking for a short but sweet game as the summer winds down.
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