Ben Lyons
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One genuinely good part of the experience is the visuals. Monkey King: Hero is Back is flawed in some ways, yet the game does look pretty great. It's just a shame then that Monkey King: Hero is Back is an otherwise exhausting experience that features too many poorly implemented mechanics...
All in all, Lonely Mountains: Downhill is a tough bike racer that features a variety of challenges and relaxing, alluring levels. The physics engine that powers your bike is strong, however, the challenge of manipulating the bike when the controls are repeatedly flipping is difficult to manage and a little...
In conclusion, Luigi's Mansion 3 is a great sequel to Dark Moon that brings all the best ghost hunting features and builds on them with interesting, fun mechanics. The storyline is charming and feels constantly fresh due to the differently styled floors and the variety of ghosts, and that's before...
Overall, John Wick Hex is a brilliant adaptation of a franchise loved by action fans worldwide. The combination of action and strategy make for gameplay both fast-paced and continuously enjoyable, all over an original campaign that really brings Wick to life. At times the RNG mechanics can be frustrating, however,...
All in all, What The Golf? is a fun golfing title that provides an enjoyable experience for anyone, even those who find the traditional sport itself as exciting as watching paint dry. The countless unique mini-games and cheery soundtrack make playing the game a delight, and it's just a shame...
In conclusion, Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones is a Lovecraftian game that struggles to really set itself apart from others in the genre. Its strengths lie in the narrative and variety of customisations, which offer countless ways to approach the title, but it's let down by monotonous combat sequences...
In summary, Blasphemous is a gory and creepy action-platformer set in a non-linear 2D pixel world, featuring a variety of enemies, equippable items, and traversable environments. The title, which starts off strong thanks to its hack and slash combat, is let down by repetitive mechanics that do not particularly reward...
The audio-visual design, coupled with the variety of upgrades, enemies and playable characters, makes Dead Mage's family-focused adventure a joy to play. The biggest issues come from the difficulty of pushing through hefty dungeons alone, which can be easily overcome by joining up with a friend, a move that makes...
In summary, The Blackout Club is a unique take on the horror-stealth genre as it allows players to group up and experience fear as a team. However, with the way the mission structure is set with no defined storyline and instead procedurally generated quests, it can feel a little monotonous...
Aside from all this number-based jibber-jabber, Chaosbane has a lot to offer. Once a boss has been defeated, players can go back and tackle it again in the boss-rush mode for better loot to equip their character with. Furthermore, players can start a new playthrough with one of the other...
Overall, Unruly Heroes is a unique platforming experience which has tight mechanics and a combat system to set it apart from the rest. The issues which had us conflicted come in relation to the difficulty spikes, which sucked the enjoyment out of the game entirely and replaced it with fiery...
Overall, Giga Wrecker Alt. is a challenging but enjoyable experience, which any action-adventure or Game Freak fan will undoubtedly be pleased with. However, the consistently punishing nature of the game combined with the sometimes-cumbersome damage registration will entice frustration and may be off-putting to less versed players.
