The Bad
G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra
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G.I Joe: Wrath of Cobra does not shine as brightly as other modern takes on retro beat ‘em up games. It looks and sounds great, but the gameplay is kind of bland. Lots of the game’s content has to be unlocked, and that can only be accomplished by playing the campaign over and over. There’s also a lack of polish. Our reviewer wrote “Whether it was the boss design, the life count, or a handful of glitches, I kept hitting roadblocks during my playthrough”. All of these issues make G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra an easy inclusion in The Bad section of The Three Best (and Worst) Video Games from November 2024.
Metal Slug Tactics
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Metal Slug Tactics is a good game. It’s the game in The Bad section of The Three Best (and Worst) Video Games from November 2024 that scored 70/100. But we had to have 3 titles. The Metal Slug series consists of Contra-like 2D run and gun games, but this new entry is a strategy RPG. It uses some run and gun aspects, though, like bonuses based on how much running the player does. The main issue our reviewer had with Metal Slug Tactics is that some of its systems are not explained very well. This, combined with a high difficulty, can create frustrating moments. But they concluded “the addictive gameplay loop offers a fun and innovative twist on tactical strategy”.
Police Simulator: Patrol Officers
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Police Simulator: Patrol Officers is a police sim, as promised. The player starts low in the rankings, dealing with petty crimes. As they progress, they get to take on more complex offenses. There’s lots to do, but the gameplay is very mindless. The Switch version of the game is also riddled with bugs. And these are the kind of bugs that ruin your score, and make driving sometimes impossible. Our reviewer concluded “Police Simulator: Patrol Officers needs a little more time to cook”. These problems make it the lowest scoring game on The Three Best (and Worst) Video Games from November 2024.
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