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Persona 5 was a great game. I don’t replay games let alone JRPGs but once I got my hands on a copy of Persona 5 Royal, I haven’t been able to stray away. Revisiting this game during this lockdown feels nostalgic and comforting. I’m playing it a bit different this time. I switched over to the Japanese audio track and pursuing different confidants this time around. I’m also trying different activities and traits like the batting cage. I don’t know how long I will stick with it considering the pending arrival of Final Fantasy VII: Remake though. However, I do have every intention to eventually complete it.

Blizzard continues to support Overwatch with free post-release content including new characters. Echo is the latest addition. She’s a bunch of fun but I haven’t had the opportunity to play as her in a real match and not free for all. I’ve been playing Overwatch on-and-off since 2016 and while it hasn’t always been the most compelling content, I am content with Blizzard’s output overall.

It’s finally happening. Final Fantasy VII Remake (Part 1 of 3) will be making its way to PlayStation 4 owners. I pre-ordered this back in 2015 and it’s finally seeing the light of day during this 2020 lockdown. It’s never been a better time to dive into a hefty JRPG.

Doom Eternal sounds like it’s a pretty good game but I also have concerns after hearing/reading some impressions. Some fans of Doom 2016 are claiming the sequel is needlessly complicated and muddled by the new additions. I was content with what as on offer with Doom 2016 and didn’t feel the need for more skill trees or movement options. I’m still optimistic for the game but it’s a cautious optimism now. As to when I’ll be playing it? Likely on the PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X.

Doom Eternal or Animal Crossing: New Horizons? Well, one game can be played today without the promise of superior and cheaper version later this year. The other? It’s a brand new Animal Crossing title. If you need one game to help move the days forward, it’s definitely this.

I have a feeling that I would like Nioh 2 if I actually gave it a try. I hear nothing but good things about its predecessor and the betas of its sequel. I just haven’t found the motivation to embark on a game like this; I just didn’t feel the need to subject myself to an ass kicking.

I loved Ori and the Blind Forest. It was such a great Metroidvania game. It looked great, sounded phenomenal, and had an enjoyable level of challenge. When it comes to Ori and the Will of the Wisps, I have purposely kept myself in the dark. Apparently this sequel has some similarities with another Metroidvania, Hollow Knight. Hearing that revelation on the Giant Bombcast gave me pause. I didn’t love Hollow Knight but I also didn’t hate it. I disliked parts of it and I hope Will of the Wisps doesn’t repeat some of those decisions.