Spammy braindead repetitive combat (Flash Guard/Move festival), too easy, very poor production values for the scope (great soundtracks though), cosmic bullshit ending that ruined an otherwise nice story and damaged the entire series to me (everything is apparently a figment of some goddess's imagination), annoying protagonist wankery.

It killed any interest I had playing the other 3D Ys games coz it's supposed to be the best one by a wide margin, and they all seem to share some of the same fundamental flaws that I hated. For the love of Aidios, I'll never understand how anyone can play this mediocrity (the combat) and come out saying "it's the best action RPG of all time" which is a surprisingly common sentiment in some forums. It's all flash and little substance. Ys Origin had tight controls, engaging combat that rewarded skill and spacial awareness, amazing boss fights and a unique identity. Trails in the Sky 1st and 2nd are from a different genre but they're fantastic as well. To me Ys 8 stood out like a sore thumb and I'll never get the hype around it. It's good but not great imo.

The Blood of Dawnwalker.
Just FANTASTIC ! I love it. Right now my favorite game of the year with Resident Evil Requiem.

Wolverine is fkn amazing. The story is better than most marvel moves from recent memory. The graphics are unbelievable, throughout the game. The animationsnnd combos, is damm good. I can't believe this game has got less than a 9 average. And the dikhead reviewers calling this game short, must have stopped after bolivar trask, thinking it was the end. Ive been playing the game for 5 days straight and the gsme keeps going, you thing its going to end, but it keeps on going , and going and going.

The best way to describe this game is it's uncharted 2 but with claws instead of guns. Oh and the voice acting and supporting case is phenomenal. Oh and troy baker is also in this and does a fantastic job. But this wolverine guy, i love him more than hugh jackman. Fkn Stellar

The Drifter is outstanding. Just finished chapter 1 and I’m already really enjoying this. I doubt it’ll replace Reanimal as my favourite smaller game this year coz that game is a masterpiece but this could easily land top 5. It nails the two most important aspects of any game for me, characters/Voice acting and OST. Also I really like the way this looks.

Well Dweller

From the creator of

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Comes

Well Dweller is a dark fairy-tale metroidvania, full of charming characters living in a wretched kingdom.
Play as Glimmer - a tiny bird armed with a matchstick - who must burn the wicked queen to save his family.

-The vibe is excellent

It has the best map system of any Metroid vania.

The abilities feel orginal and are honestly excellent.

Just one of those games you finish in a few days and you can't put down (10-12 hours)

Game also has difficulty options so your playtime may be different but if you have any metroidvania experience you will have an easy time.

I completed it and I feel a bit sad.. another 2 year wait till the next game.

I was hoping someone would say it. 👍 

I gots ta get this but I'm so poor. :(