Action (10000 programs)
Pros: Has a canon-feasible story. Features new units and buildings for all factions. Gameplay is generally balanced.
Cons: Has minor texture and animation glitches. Custom campaign is prone to crashing.
Pros: Exosuit abilities are interesting. Gunplay is enjoyable. Players can switch exosuits on-the-fly.
Cons: PvP segment is boring compared to PvE.
Pros: Three new custom factions. Additional teams balanced with existing ones. New victory condition available.
Cons: Fan-favorite Stormtroopers no longer available.
Pros: Solid platforming gameplay. Charming and quirky protagonist duo. Eleven unique worlds to explore. Hidden collectibles.
Cons: Only single player.
Pros: Improved graphics. Smooth controls. Nostalgic appeal.
Cons: Dated mechanics. Dated mechanics. Difficulty spikes.
Pros: Expanded 185-level adventure. Improved visuals and performance. Five distinct parks to explore. Solid platforming mechanics.
Cons: No co-op support.
Pros: Platform-fighter moveset with launchers, aerials, and wall-splats. Over 160 elemental blessings for varied experimental builds. Ten distinct weapon archetypes to learn and combine. Steam Deck Verified with full controller support.
Cons: Primarily single-player, so no local or online co-op options. Five procedural regions may limit long-term environmental variety. Steep mechanical learning curve for casual players.
Pros: Impressively designed cutscenes. Smooth and fluid player mechanics.
Cons: Features eerie atmosphere.
Pros: Character-based action gameplay. Offers large variety of game types. Includes a pool of 18 playable characters. Playable solo or with a team of three.
Cons: Not that visually impressive. MIA operators are slow to regain health.
Pros: Great riddles and puzzles. The setting oozes terror.
Cons: Short with little replay value.
Pros: Enhanced exploration. Deepened combat. Intuitive synthesis. Engaging progression.
Cons: Uncertainty of quality. Potential complexity. Reliance on series knowledge.
Pros: Reverse-quest premise subverts classic vampire-hunter objectives. Authentic NES-style visuals using palette limiters and pixel-accurate art. Two modes let players choose exploration or straight platforming runs. Multiple endings and mini-games increase replay incentives.
Cons: Intentionally demanding difficulty may deter newcomers. Not playable on original NES hardware despite its aesthetic. Non-linear layout can disorient players preferring linear progression.
