Some improvements and some regression make for an enjoyable albeit flawed experience and the first entry eventually wins out.

Lost Soul Aside feels like a smaller-scale game disguised and priced as a AAA title. While its gameplay is what will keep you hooked, it just fail at delivering at every other department with one of the weakest written dialogues to it’s comically bad voice acting.

Black Ops 7 offers an enjoyable experience in Zombies and online modes, but it might be the furthest from the series in terms of identity and gameplay style. Meanwhile, the modest campaign and its frustrating design choices were intended by the developer to be bold steps, yet ended up being unsuccessful and in some cases, outright poor. Overall, this installment is good, not bad, but it falls short of the expectations set by the game's promotional campaign.

Blades of Fire is built on a foundation of genuinely inventive concepts—melding the intricate weapon‑forging mechanics you’d expect from a crafting system with the punishing combat loops of a Soulslike. Unfortunately, these ambitions never fully come to fruition: the crafting and upgrade systems feel under‑polished, the balance between exploration and combat is uneven, and the result is a jarring disruption to the game’s intended flow. What could have been a seamless fusion of strategic forging and relentless challenge instead sputters, leaving the pacing disjointed and the overall experience less satisfying than it ought to be.

A remaster bundle is always appreciated especially when it's made with care. A good version of an ok game that charms and engages but also bores in equal measures.

Bloodlines 2 is more of an action game with light RPG elements. While the world and lore are great, the game shows signs of a rocky development. If you enjoy vampire themes and detective-style gameplay, it’s worth checking out just not at full price.

Roadcraft offers an impressive wealth of content and a deep suite of simulation tools that should, in theory, appeal to fans of the genre. However, the game stumbles in key areas that significantly impact the overall experience. Clunky controls make even basic tasks feel frustrating, the slow and often unrewarding progression drags down momentum, and the interface lacks the clarity and accessibility needed for smooth navigation. These persistent issues overshadow the game's strengths, making it a tough sell—even for the most devoted simulation enthusiasts.