Once Upon a Katamari is a delightful return for the series, offering the same core gameplay fans know and love while also adding even more fun and cleverness.
Double Exposure offers some interesting narrative beats, gorgeous visuals, and a few endearing characters, but fails to deliver the personality, drama, or emotion it is reliant upon.
Slay the Princess: The Pristine Cut further polishes an already-splendid experience, adding more depth and replayability to one of 2023's best games.
Metaphor: ReFantazio combines Atlus' skill in crafting emotionally charged RPGs with brilliant plot twists, a keen sense of adventure, and fantastical idealism to create one of its greatest games yet.
Hellblade 2 is perhaps the most visually remarkable Xbox title to date, but is ultimately undermined by its emphasis on fidelity over story and gameplay.
Though Open Roads' characters and attention to detail are lovely, the overall experience is lessened by its brevity and lack of depth.
Persona 3 Reload succeeds in elevating an unforgettable story with smart combat changes and drastically improved visuals.