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As I type this review, I have Cactus Jack vs Sting from Bash at the Beach ’92 playing in the background. As I glance up at the match, it is a timely reminder that there is no possible way that exciting, unforgettable moments can be made in the WWE 2K...
If you’re a fan of shooters and relish the challenge, Enter the Gungeon is absolutely at the top of its genre. This is a game with meaningful, complementary mechanics and a tight gameplay loop which will have you playing for days. It’s one of the most effective uses of procedural...
This is one of the more unheralded Super Nintendo JRPGs, but the update is of a high quality, and while I don’t think it’s a classic example of the genre by any means, it is still a very enjoyable game. A clean, enjoyable combat system, plenty of enemies to fight,...
Overall I found Dead Rising 4: Frank’s Big Package better put together than the original release. This time around you don’t need to worry about the real conclusion being behind a paywall, and there are two new modes to enjoy. Especially for those who didn’t previously own an Xbox One...
Despite my irritations with the combat system, Ōkami remains very playable throughout, and given the beauty and power of the rest of the game, I wouldn’t let a trifle like a slightly cumbersome and chaotic combat system get me down over the whole game. This is a real, bona fide...
Tokyo Xanadu is good. It’s a lot of fun and Nihon Falcom has a real touch with combat systems that its developers deserve real respect for. The biggest challenge I found with the game was finding the motivation to actually finish it; it might not get anything wrong, but it’s...
An accurate depiction of courtroom drama or the legal system these games are not. Phoenix Wright has had to cross-examine a parrot, endure an onslaught of coffee-tossing and whip-cracking prosecutors, and then listen to a man ramble about his precognitive hemorrhoids. Even so, its use of character-driven storytelling and intricate...
Given December’s meant to be a chance to take a breather from gaming, to have Xenoblade Chronicles 2, Star Ocean 4 and Tokyo Xanadu Ex all release within two weeks of one another is obscene. These are all very good games (Tokyo Xanadu review incoming later this week), but Star...
Having Neptune as a DLC character in Xenoblade Chronicles 2 would make it all better, though. Get on that, Nintendo.
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 is in an odd spot where only diehard comic book fans will really appreciate all of its references, but those that already care about these characters will want to see them interact in more meaningful ways. Instead of giving players an interesting original story, it’s...
This all goes to show that while Black Mirror is skilfully crafted and wonderfully researched, it’s not going to hit the right notes for many players and so it’s best to understand the niche appeal before diving in. Fans of the original Black Mirror trilogy might be a bit confronted...
But then Monster of the Deep isn’t designed to be a serious fishing simulation. It’s a relaxed, laid back and generally amusing side story to the Final Fantasy XV universe, and it throws some great variety and boss battles into the gameplay mix. It’s not the essential VR experience, but...
