Category: Classic

Although it’s been more than 15 years since Patapon and Patapon 2 first charmed PlayStation Portable owners, PATAPON 1+2 REPLAY now brings both rhythm-infused classics together in a remastered package for PlayStation 5 – though we’re not sure we like the shift to all caps for the title. Developed by SAS and published by Bandai Namco, this rerelease stays true to the originals while layering in some much-needed quality-of-life updates, appealing to both nostalgic fans and newcomers alike. At its heart, Patapon remains a quirky blend of rhythm game and strategic battler where players, cast as the deity of the Patapon tribe, lead their one-eyed followers through stylishly abstract lands by beating out commands on four mystical drums. Continue reading “PATAPON 1+2 REPLAY review (PS5)”

Originally released in 2006, Neverwinter Nights 2 stood as one of the most ambitious Dungeons & Dragons adaptations of its time. With the PlayStation 5 version of the Enhanced Edition, Aspyr offers console players a taste of this classic RPG by Obsidian, complete with all of its expansions and a host of tweaks. But while this version delivers a generous package steeped in rich lore and role-playing depth, it also feels like a relic from another era in some ways – both for better and worse. Continue reading “Dungeons & Dragons Neverwinter Nights 2: Enhanced Edition”

System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster is more than just a visual overhaul of a cult classic – it’s a thoughtful modernization of one of the most influential sci-fi horror games in gaming history. Originally released in 1999, Looking Glass Studios’ ambitious hybrid of immersive sim, FPS, and RPG mechanics is brought back to life once more by Nightdive Studios with the respect and care it deserves. And while some age lines are still visible beneath the polished surface, this remaster makes a strong case for why System Shock 2 remains as unsettling, engaging, and clever today as it was 25 years ago. Continue reading “System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster review (PS5)”

Forever Entertainment’s remake of Front Mission 3 arrives at a time when tactical RPGs are seeing a welcome resurgence, but it also carries the weight of expectations from fans who remember the original as one of the genre’s cornerstones. With the original’s complex storyline, layered mech customization, and branching campaign paths, this was always going to be one of the trickier titles in the Front Mission series to modernize. The Nintendo Switch version does a respectable job bringing the game into the current generation, and should be a welcome title for those who enjoyed the previous remakes. Continue reading “Front Mission 3: Remake review (Switch)”

It’s been over a decade since Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine first threw players into the battle-scarred boots of Captain Titus, but with the Master Crafted Edition, the brutal action classic returns with a new coat of paint, a trove of DLC, and a promise to deliver its signature blend of guns, chainswords, and grimdark spectacle to modern consoles. Released on Xbox with enhancements courtesy of SneakyBox and published once again by SEGA, this refreshed version offers a welcome opportunity to revisit one of the most memorable third-person shooters of its generation – even if it can’t fully hide the age of its foundations and has been overshadowed by the excellent sequel. Continue reading “Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine – Master Crafted Edition review (Xbox)”