Michael Merchant

Jan 14, 2025 | rectifygaming.com | Michael Merchant

8/10SummaryVOIN, currently in Early Access, focuses on battling swarms of enemies across a handful of levels, collecting loot, and upgrading gear to become more powerful. The HUB allows players to tweak the game’s difficulty by increasing enemy numbers, health, and strength, which leads to more intense challenges. Each area is vast, packed with secrets, hidden chests, and power-up orbs that reward exploration with rare and powerful loot.

Jan 7, 2025 | rectifygaming.com | Michael Merchant

9/10SummaryYs Memoire: The Oath of Felghana is an excellent experience. It is easy to see why so many rate this as one of the best Ys games of the series. There is a lot to enjoy through the game with multiple tiers of difficulty, challenging boss fights, and it is rather streamlined. Unlike the later entries which tend to be around 30+ hours, Oath is around 10-11 hours on normal difficulty which actually felt like the perfect amount of time for this type of game.

Dec 11, 2024 | rectifygaming.com | Michael Merchant

8/10SummaryLegacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered is a nostalgic return to a beloved series. While some elements have aged and the occasional bug dampens the experience, the remaster’s updates breathe fresh life into these classics. For newcomers, it’s a fantastic way to dive into Raziel and Kain’s epic saga, while longtime fans will relish revisiting Nosgoth in enhanced detail.

Dec 6, 2024 | rectifygaming.com | Michael Merchant

7.5/10SummaryOverall, Touhou Spell Carnival turned out to be a pleasant surprise. I wasn’t sure how they would blend bullet-hell mechanics with RPG elements and strike a balance, but they managed to pull it off. Fortunately, the game offers difficulty levels that make it easier to experience the story without getting stuck replaying challenging levels repeatedly. However, for me, the real highlight was embracing the challenge.

Nov 16, 2024 | rectifygaming.com | Michael Merchant

6.5/10SummaryGoblin Slayer Another Adventurer: Nightmare Feast delivers a solid tactical RPG experience. It achieves what it sets out to do, offering an engaging, albeit straightforward, story. Fans of the Goblin Slayer franchise will likely appreciate the narrative and character interactions more than newcomers, as familiarity with the source material enhances the experience.