Ben Lyons
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So, if you're the sort of person who likes to pick and chip away at a Metroidvania, ticking off every single side activity and quest along the way, you'll find plenty to do and appreciate in Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo. It's at its best when it lets the yo-yo...
This is why Deliver at All Costs feels like a bit of a missed opportunity. There are parts of this game worth spotlighting, but overall this is a title that doesn't quite stick the landing. It's unironically a bit like a parcel delivered by a courier; delivered in so-called good...
So to recap, Doom: The Dark Ages is more Doom and that means it is without question one of the best action games you will play in 2025. But is it a step up or a noticeable evolution from what Eternal served up in 2019 or what Doom presented in...
And that brings me full circle to whether or not you should actually spend your money on Days Gone Remastered? If you already own the original and can take advantage of the "cheaper" upgrade path then it's not exactly a big risk if you are looking for a reason to...
DeadToast is a developer that knows how to do simple things but very, very well. Shotgun Cop Man, like My Friend Pedro, is a thoroughly entertaining action platformer that doesn't require much of your time and yet feels effortlessly replayable and fun. The thumping metal soundtrack and the simplistic art...
Bionic Bay and its tough and demanding action won't be for the platforming fans out there who bask in the delight of Spyro the Dragon or Kirby, but those who enjoy the increased challenge that comes from Crash Bandicoot and games like Mario Maker will absolutely fall in love with...
I can overlook the poor graphics and the rigid and limited combat suite, and I do appreciate the narrative and what Netmarble Neo has looked to achieve with this game in that area. But the rest of it does very little to make me want to return and keep unpacking...
But let me stress again that as far as a story and a creative vision goes, South of Midnight is a triumph. This game stands out on those parameters. It's in its own favour that it only takes around 10 hours to beat (and I'm talking about doing everything), because...
Koira
At the end of the day, Koira achieves exactly what it sets out to accomplish. Studio Tolima has created an emotionally complex and memorable story that stands out for its narrative and audiovisual direction. It lacks a bit from a gameplay perspective, serving up mechanics that either feel overused or...
If I had to provide a quick summary of my time with Assassin's Creed Shadows, I would say it's a sprawling RPG with more hits than misses and that addresses a handful of the series' problems while being held back by several others. It's perhaps the most Assassin's Creed game...
But all in all, Two Point Museum is another fine example of a simulation game done right. It's simple yet packed with complexities, fun yet challenging, silly but sensibly designed, and perhaps most importantly, intuitive and easy to pick-up and enjoy. The Two Point formula continues to stand out game-after-game,...
But frankly these are minor frustrations in the overall whole. Thronefall is a truly lovely and delightful indie that excels by offering a streamlined, intuitive, and thrilling tower defence formula. The various challenges and gameplay modifiers mean that there is tons of content to unpack and enjoy and the art...
