The moment a Uplay notification popped up announcing that The Crew 2 had finished downloading, I had a stroke of genius. It had just been a week of hard work, and I was looking forward to some intensive, gaming therapy to relieve my exhaustion. My girlfriend also happened to be at a conference, so the living room was all mine! I freed my entire weekend, hooked my PC up to the TV, and raced on the (relatively) big screen while I lived off nothing but pizza and beer for two days. Believe me, it was a weekend to remember. Continue reading The Crew 2 – Review
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The Banner Saga 3 – Review
First introduced to us back in 2014, The Banner Saga made big waves across the indie scene where it was a hit among gamers, receiving mostly positive feedback. It can be easy to forget how far we’ve come in such a short time with creating an arms wide open acceptance to things like early access and crowdfunding, establishing a solid foothold for the little guys to make a name in the industry. It is games like this that make me glad for it, and while not all of them may be successes, and we’ve certainly had our share of blunders, The Banner Saga has made a name for itself as nothing short of brilliant. So, does the third and final game of the series serve as a worthy finale?
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy – Review
Crash Bandicoot, the lovable late 1990’s creature and video game series, has now spun its way out of the blocky polygon past and into 2018 in full remake fashion. This newly-branded N. Sane Trilogy features beautiful graphics, excellent PC performance, and all the still-maddening old-school jumping mechanics one could ever want!
Thief of Thieves Season One Review
I’m a big fan of stealth games. There is something about the challenge of trying to accomplish an objective without being detected, whether it’s to steal something or to assassinate a target. Continue reading Thief of Thieves Season One Review
Aggelos Review: A True 16-bit Throwback
Since the glory days at the pinnacle of 16-bit, it’s safe to say that for many, the love for this familiar style has not yet withered. With an entire generation riding the nostalgic wave of the 80’s and 90’s, there’s still no shortage of 2D side-scrolling adventures being pumped out, and it can prove to be a challenge digging up the gems hidden among them. With its deeply satisfying combat, beautiful 16 bit art, and a world full of secrets that is satisfying to explore, Aggelos is a modern example of such a gem. Continue reading Aggelos Review: A True 16-bit Throwback
Wreckfest – Review
Seeing cars being smashed to pieces will always be the ultimate guilty pleasure of the motoring industry. Human beings are simply fascinated by it. We enthusiastically fork out our hard-earned money to see trucks with giant wheels pulverise entire rows of cars, and a Vin Diesel movie always feels a little lacking without at least ten SUV’s being engulfed in a fiery explosion. So I am kind of bummed that the number of games which embrace a more destructive style of racing has declined in recent years.
Anima: Gate of Memories – The Nameless Chronicles Review: Low-Budget, Big Heart
Anima: Gate of Memories – The Nameless Chronicles is a budget-priced story-heavy third-person action game heavily inspired by Devil may Cry, Nier, and Dark Souls. First, take Devil may Cry’s fast and flashy combat, combos, and demon powers. Second, take Nier’s unconventional characters and multi-layered story-world. Third, take Dark Souls’ tough-as-nails boss battles and try, try again mentality. Then mix it all together by a development team of only three main people! Continue reading Anima: Gate of Memories – The Nameless Chronicles Review: Low-Budget, Big Heart
Gray Dawn – Review
Look, I am your father. Father Abraham.
Just a fistful of years ago, adventure games and/or point and click adventures seemed they were at the end of their tether, apart from just a small selection of exceptions which could make the genre resurface for a few moments and a few people. Today, instead, adventure games and/or point and click adventures are really back, sometimes somehow differently from the past, and they are reaching many players around the world thanks (also) to the so-called digital delivery. Continue reading Gray Dawn – Review
Antigraviator Review
Antigraviator is a futuristic anti gravity racer that joins the ranks of games like Wipeout, Formula Fusion, Redout and other similar titles. The question is whether or not this new entry has managed to capture the essence of what made games like Wipeout great. The answer is yes…and no. There are many things Antigraviator gets right but unfortunately there are also a few things which really hinder the experience overall. Continue reading Antigraviator Review
Aragami: Shadow Edition Review
I always knew that we could count on the releases from the ‘middle shelf’ and the indie scene to keep the spirit of classic stealth gameplay alive! While perhaps not as extravagant as their big-budget counterparts, games such as Styx, Mark of the Ninja, and indeed Aragami nevertheless exist as both fan service and to remind heavyweight publishers of the potential residing in a genre that has recently fallen into neglect. Continue reading Aragami: Shadow Edition Review