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Ghost of Yotei Review

  • Developer: Sucker Punch Productions
  • Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
  • Reviewed On: PlayStation 5
  • Available On: PlayStation 5

In 2020, Sucker Punch delivered a certified hit with Ghost of Tsushima. As a love letter to classic Japanese cinema, its gripping story, immersive open world, and visceral combat made it one of my favorite games from the PS4 generation. Five years later, the team is back with Ghost of Yōtei, a game that aims to give us more of what we got before, just refined to a razor’s edge. Not every swing lands, and the reliance on what worked before weakens Ghost of Yōtei in some key ways, but when it hits, it’s sharp enough to cut through the noise and make this another fun and memorable adventure.

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TheComfySpot’s Review Scale

TheComfySpot has been around since 2016, and although I’ve reviewed plenty of games over the years, I’ve never had a clear review scale for people to read to better understand what my scores mean. For the better part of the blog’s existence, I basically used IGN’s review scale but never went about creating one of my own. Once I returned to the blog in earnest in 2023, I mentioned that I was considering dropping review scores altogether, but if you’ve been keeping up with things here, that hasn’t been the case. Well, I’m here to say that review scores will be staying for the foreseeable future, and as such, I figured it’s about time I provided the review scale that I’ve operated on ever since returning.

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review

  • Developer: Sandfall Interactive
  • Publisher: Kepler Interactive
  • Reviewed On: PlayStation 5
  • Available On: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC

When I first laid eyes on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, it seemed like a game that would be right up my alley. From its interesting premise to its impressive combat, this new entry in the JRPG space from French developer Sandfall Interactive appeared to hit all the right notes for me as a fan of the genre. Yet somehow, Clair Obscur managed to surpass my expectations by delivering an experience that’s deeper and more exciting than I could’ve possibly imagined, making it one of my favorite games of the year so far.

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Nintendo Switch 2 Review

When the Nintendo Switch was released in 2017, it was a truly revolutionary piece of technology. Not only did it pioneer the hybrid console format, but it also led to the current revitalization of handheld gaming. As the third-best-selling game console of all time, with a total of 152.12 million units sold as of March 2025, the question of how Nintendo would follow up on a nearly perfect device was at the top of everyone’s mind. Nintendo’s answer? Stick with what worked before, but refine it with slight alterations. This focus on refinements makes the Nintendo Switch 2 a vastly superior console when compared to its predecessor, but it also makes for a largely boring new console experience.

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Final Fantasy XVI Review

Final Fantasy XVI
  • Developer: Square Enix
  • Publisher: Square Enix
  • Available On: PS5
  • Reviewed On: PS5

Ever since Final Fantasy XVI was announced I’ve been eager to experience a new story in the iconic franchise and see how it continues to evolve. With a more “mature” story, a much stronger focus on real-time action, the promise of over-the-top setpieces, and an acclaimed development team behind it, I had pretty high expectations. And while Final Fantasy XVI managed to meet and even exceed some of those expectations, eventually the luster wore off and one truth revealed itself: that Final Fantasy XVI is simultaneously a fun and boring game to play.

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