American Battle Dome

You don't need a console or even a gaming controller to enjoy the investigative game, which features classic Batman villains such as The Joker.

Yakuza meets Lollipop Chainsaw in this wild action RPG that takes place in an alt-history 1980s where Japan has taken over the United States

Showa American Story succeeds in crafting an unforgettable, eccentric B-movie world. However, its deliberate jank and niche style mean its general polish still lags behind other modern AAA action games at this point. The sheer density of cultural parodies is impressive, but whether the game can sustain this tone over a dozens-of-hours-long campaign without exhausting players remains to be seen. Coupled with its current shortcomings in combat depth and mechanical feel, Showa American Story is shaping up to be an incredibly unique, highly flawed, yet undeniably fascinating ride.