iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Star Wars: Galactic Racer is a brilliant racing game that will have you clenching your teeth with every turn. - @spencer-legacy.bsky.social Our review: monstervine.com/2026/10/star...

000

MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 25/09/2026

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve exemplifies “High-Flying Action” and takes it to another level, while also giving new fans options to ease into it. - @woodmanflg.bsky.social Our review: monstervine.com/2026/09/ace-...

041

MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 21/09/2026

Townfall is unusual in that it feels both disconnected from the rest of the Silent Hill series and clearly in the style of Silent Hill, and in the end I enjoyed what they did with this game. - @samlienhard.bsky.social Our review: monstervine.com/2026/09/sile...

074

MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 18/09/2026

Control Resonant is a top class action RPG, with some of the most mind bending imagery you've ever seen. The story isn't as strong as its predecessor, but the gameplay more than makes up for it. - @kaijucryptid.bsky.social Our review: monstervine.com/2026/09/cont...

043

MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 10/09/2026

At PAX West, I got the chance to spend 45 minutes playing one of the most anticipated games of next year: Final Fantasy VII Revelation. - @kaijucryptid.bsky.social Our preview: monstervine.com/2026/09/fina...

011

MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 10/09/2026

Marvel’s Wolverine is certainly a different beast than the other Insomniac Marvel games, but it’s a thoroughly enjoyable one. - @spencer-legacy.bsky.social Our review: monstervine.com/2026/09/marv...

111

MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 06/09/2026

Hot Wheels Infinite Rush is a solid racing game when on the track, but the limitations on local co-op play and the frequency of immersion-breaking load screens hold back what could’ve been a great open-world racer. - @makosoldier.bsky.social Our review: monstervine.com/2026/09/hot-...

043

MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 01/09/2026

In short, Orbitals is another must-play for co-op lovers and those looking for a good time with a friend or significant other. - @mikemurf2.bsky.social Our review: monstervine.com/2026/09/orbi...

011

MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 31/08/2026

The Blood of Dawnwalker is as brilliant as it is ambitious, promising plenty of massive feats without ever compromising on its wild goals. - @spencer-legacy.bsky.social Our review: monstervine.com/2026/08/the-...

022

MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 31/08/2026

Onimusha: Way of the Sword is a relentless and rewarding action game that perfectly balances brutal challenge with exciting combat. - @spencer-legacy.bsky.social Our review: monstervine.com/2026/08/onim...

022

MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 26/08/2026

We got to go hands-on with Marvel's Wolverine in Toronto today. Keep your eyes peeled (and claws popped) for our preview later this week! #ps5 #ps5games #WolverinePS5 #ad @playstation.com

012

MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 17/08/2026

The Sinking City 2 is a strong move into the survival horror genre for Frogwares. - @samlienhard.bsky.social Our review: monstervine.com/2026/08/the-... @frogwares-games.bsky.social

022

MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 17/08/2026

Feed It may not last long, but it hits hard while it lasts. - @spencer-legacy.bsky.social Our review: monstervine.com/2026/08/feed...

012

MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 13/08/2026

Duskfade was meant to be an homage to 3D platformers and PS2 classics, and I'd say it succeeded. - @samlienhard.bsky.social Our review: monstervine.com/2026/08/dusk... @fireshinegames.bsky.social

033

MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 06/08/2026

ReStory is one of the most mentally satisfying games I have ever played. - @spencer-legacy.bsky.social Our review: monstervine.com/2026/08/rest...

011

MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 06/08/2026

Ambrosia Sky: Act Two combines the relaxing feeling of a cleaning sim with the ambient sadness of a fairly distressing sci-fi story. - @spencer-legacy.bsky.social Our review: monstervine.com/2026/08/ambr...

085

MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 04/08/2026

Beast of Reincarnation is a solid action RPG dragged down by a monotonous plot and a cast of identically flat characters. - @jamesthecarr.bsky.social Our review: monstervine.com/2026/08/beas...

010

MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 30/07/2026

The Gears of War franchise has always had many things that made it special. This includes the over-the-top gore we've come to expect. The Coalition's upcoming game, Gears of War E-Day, is shaping up to be just that. - @imluisgutierrez.bsky.social Our preview: monstervine.com/2026/07/gear...

042

MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 29/07/2026

Truck-kun is Supporting Me from Another World is a simple, often shallow, arcade-style game that asks you to make repeated runs throughout its 3- to 4-hour story. - @jamesthecarr.bsky.social Our review: monstervine.com/2026/07/truc...

042

MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 08/07/2026

Simply put, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is a thrilling and well-designed remake of one of the best games in the series. - @spencer-legacy.bsky.social Our review: monstervine.com/2026/07/assa...

001

MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 13/06/2026

As someone who dabbles on and off with Fallout 76, the ladder has given me yet another reason to boot the game back up and see what it has to offer. - @imluisgutierrez.bsky.social @bethesda.net Our Fallout 76 interview: monstervine.com/2026/06/fall...

031

MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 21/05/2026

Needless to say, I am beyond excited for Boltgun 2's full release. - @imluisgutierrez.bsky.social @aurochdigital.bsky.social @bigfangames.com Our preview: monstervine.com/2026/05/bolt...

021

MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 21/05/2026

Bluey's Quest for the Gold Pen is, understandably, an extremely straightforward action-adventure game that will appeal to the children who have made the show so popular. - @spencer-legacy.bsky.social Our review: monstervine.com/2026/05/blue...

012

MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 21/05/2026

Given the franchise's history, Busby 4D shocked me with how exceptional it is as a game. - @spencer-legacy.bsky.social @fabraz.bsky.social @atari.com Our review: monstervine.com/2026/05/bubs...

26917

MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 21/05/2026

Table Flip Simulator has a lot of creative and satisfying ideas at play, but they’re hidden under an unpolished presentation and some pretty brutal writing. - @spencer-legacy.bsky.social Our review: monstervine.com/2026/05/tabl...

012

MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 18/05/2026

If you enjoy the quick and fluid gameplay of Marvel Cosmic Invasion, then Cyclops and The Thing seem like they’ll be just the thing to bring you back for another playthrough. - @spencer-legacy.bsky.social @dotemu.bsky.social @tributegames.com monstervine.com/2026/05/marv...

001

MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 14/05/2026

All of that is minor in the grand scheme of Forza Horizon 6, which continues the series' dominance in this casual, arcade-esque style of racing. - @jamesthecarr.bsky.social Our review: monstervine.com/2026/05/forz...

022

MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 12/05/2026

As the debut title from developer Nobody Crown, there’s a lot to like with Feline Forensics and the Meowseum Mystery. - @kneehighpark.bsky.social Our review: monstervine.com/2026/05/feli...

002

MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 12/05/2026

Overall, I enjoyed my look at The Sinking City 2. - @samlienhard.bsky.social monstervine.com/2026/05/the-...

012

MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 11/05/2026

Scattered Hopes hits the mood beats from the beginning: Beautiful and downbeat music, weird violins, dark electronica. - @oldpappythomas.bsky.social @dotemu.bsky.social @altshiftgames.bsky.social Our review: monstervine.com/2026/05/batt...

002

MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 11/05/2026

Directive 8020 explores enthralling themes and serves up some aesthetically pleasing scares, but its overreliance on bland stealth sections and janky pacing hold the game back. - @spencer-legacy.bsky.social Our review: monstervine.com/2026/05/dire...

012

MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 07/05/2026

Mixtape is a fantastic game that celebrates how a specific period of time can intertwine with music to craft a memorable and touching story. - @spencer-legacy.bsky.social monstervine.com/2026/05/mixt...

032

MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 20/04/2026

Dragon Quest Smash/Grow is a decent enough mobile game that will appeal to fans of the series who don’t mind gacha elements, though the story feels a bit generic when compared to other Dragon Quest games. - @spencer-legacy.bsky.social monstervine.com/2026/04/drag...

013

MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 13/04/2026

I think Pragmata has the most engaging third-person shooting I've experienced in the last twenty years. - @jamesthecarr.bsky.social Our review: monstervine.com/2026/04/prag...

073

MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 03/04/2026

Here's five words we've been waiting to say: MonsterVine Is Now On Metacritic www.metacritic.com/publication/... We're thrilled to be added to the roster of top gaming critics and are excited to carry forward this momentum and energy in our work. Thanks for all your support.

3103

MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 10/03/2026

Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake is an immensely frightening and cleverly designed horror game. - @spencer-legacy.bsky.social Read the review: monstervine.com/2026/03/fata...

012

MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 25/02/2026

Resident Evil Requiem takes the best of the modern games and remakes and smashes them together to create the best Resident Evil in years. - @jamesthecarr.bsky.social monstervine.com/2026/02/resi...

022

MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 25/02/2026

The Disney Afternoon Collection is a brilliant bunch of Disney video games that are mostly well worth playing 30+ years later. - @spencer-legacy.bsky.social monstervine.com/2026/02/the-...

012

MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 10/02/2026

Even still, Terrinoth: Heroes of Descent has a lot going for it. - @nickmanwrites.bsky.social monstervine.com/2026/02/terr...

022

MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 10/02/2026

Romeo Is A Dead Man takes style over substance beyond its breaking point. - @jamesthecarr.bsky.social monstervine.com/2026/02/rome...

011

MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 04/02/2026

My Hero Academia: All’s Justice has some ambitious ideas for an arena fighter, though they’re executed with mixed results. - @spencer-legacy.bsky.social Read: monstervine.com/2026/02/my-h... Watch: youtu.be/M2xzXTGm78Q

012

MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 16/01/2026

What was perhaps the most important thing I learned from my preview with Yakuza Kiwami 3 + Dark Ties is that the game is still very much a Yakuza game at heart. - @imluisgutierrez.bsky.social monstervine.com/2026/01/yaku...

032

MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 12/01/2026

I’m excited to play through all of My Hero Academia: All’s Justice when the full game launches on February 6, as it’s a much more ambitious step forward than the previous entry was. - @spencer-legacy.bsky.social monstervine.com/2026/01/my-h...

012

MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 07/01/2026

I certainly think KuloNiku: Bowl Up is worth keeping an eye on if you’re interested in cooking games, or even just cozy titles. - @spencer-legacy.bsky.social monstervine.com/2026/01/kulo...

002

MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 05/01/2026

If you've ever asked yourself, "How would an anime Elden Ring look?" The answer is Bandai Namco's upcoming game Code Vein II. - @imluisgutierrez.bsky.social monstervine.com/2026/01/code...

011

MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 12/12/2025

PRAGMATA Gets April 2026 Release Date, Switch 2 Version, and Free Steam Demo Reveal at TGA 2025 monstervine.com/2025/12/prag...

000

MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 03/12/2025

Octopath Traveler 0 is still a solid turn-based RPG with great art and music, but it doesn't hold a candle to the other entries. - @jamesthecarr.bsky.social monstervine.com/2025/12/octo...

001

MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 18/11/2025

Aside from the buggy launch, Demonschool is a must-play for RPG and turn-based strategy fans. - @nickmanwrites.bsky.social monstervine.com/2025/11/demo...

012

MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 18/11/2025

Morsels has an incredible look and style, but it's uneven across the board. - @jamesthecarr.bsky.social monstervine.com/2025/11/mors...

022