Jake Weston
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Toukiden: Kiwami scratches an itch I didn’t even know I had, and has convinced me of the validity of an entire genre.I never caught on to the “Monster Hunter” genre, the type of games inspired by the insanely popular [...]
Bladestorm: Nightmare has neat ideas, but it’s tough to recommend to newcomers.Bladestorm: Nightmare is theoretically a good idea on paper. Take 2007’s Bladestorm: The Hundred Years’ War - the [...]
Koei Tecmo has spent a decade and a half fine-tuning and tweaking the Dynasty Warriors combat formula, but unfortunately lingering issues remain.Ever since 2004, the Dynasty Warriors franchise has regularly received two spin-offs for its numbered main entries - [...]
Ready at Dawn has created a compelling world... but failed to populate it with an interesting story or engaging gameplay.I really enjoyed my time with The Order: 1886, Ready at Dawn’s PS4 exclusive supernatural steampunk showcase. The [...]
Whether you're a returning fan, or entering the Land of the Dead for the first time, Grim Fandango is an absolute must play for fans of interactive storytelling. For many, 1998's Grim Fandango marked the end of an era. Released during the apex of the point-and-click adventure’s popularity, [...]
Bayonetta 2
As long as you know what you’re getting into, Bayonetta 2 is a must-play.Conceptually, 2010’s Bayonetta is a very difficult character to describe. She’s a centuries old witch with the demeanor [...]
The Evil Within’s biggest sin is that it just isn’t particularly scary.Often dubbed “the Godfather of Survival Horror,” Shinji Mikami has earned his title in the genre. Not only [...]
It’s taken over two decades, but Creative Assembly has cracked the code for what makes a great Alien game.Alien or Aliens: which is the better film? It’s one of cinema’s oldest debates, with Ridley Scott’s seminal [...]
Wasteland 2
Like the post-apocalyptic wasteland in which it is set, Wasteland 2 is unforgiving, but unlike a real apocalypse, it’s a blast to experience. 26 years between releases in a franchise has to be some sort of record, right? Even if it [...]
As a prologue to The Phantom Pain, Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes is disappointing.A new entry in the Metal Gear Solid series is usually an event, surrounded by years of hype [...]
Thief
Thief effectively retains the series’ focus on stealth and compelling atmosphere, I just wish it had retained the quality. The legacy of Looking Glass Studios looms over the video game industry. The System Shock franchise evolved into [...]
Left Behind delivers a story that is powerful and gives the main game’s narrative greater resonance.The following review contains minor spoilers for The Last of Us.Prequels must pass one of two criteria in [...]
