Mike Holmes
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Clever systems are complimented by stylish visuals and audio. 17-Bit has pulled together a wonderful blend of ingredients when creating this space shooter. If you enjoyed Spelunky and other games of that ilk, or even if you're a fan of classics like R-Type, then make Galak-Z your next port of...
There's plenty to admire in Avalanche's open-world adventure and we had a good time in this literal sandbox, and even several shades of dust and a few technical shortcomings (frame-rate drops during sandstorms, some mislabelled button prompts) weren't enough to ruin our enjoyment. This is a vivid and engaging world,...
Volume
Indeed, cohesive is the key word here. Once again Mike Bithell has crafted a focussed and purposeful game. There's elegance in its design, and the constant stream of bite-sized challenges will keep you engaged until the credits roll. Is there enough to keep you coming back for more? It's hard...
In chronological order: Jetpac, Lunar Jetman, Atic Atac, Sabre Wulf, Underwurlde, Knight Lore, Gunfright, Slalom, R.C. Pro-Am, Cobra Triangle, Snake Rattle 'n' Roll, Solar Jetman, Digger T. Rock, Battletoads, R.C. Pro-Am II, Battletoads Arcade, Killer Instinct Gold, Blast Corps, Banjo-Kazooie, Jet Force Gemini, Perfect Dark, Banjo-Tooie, Conker's Bad Fur Day,...
Short or longterm, Rocket League offers fantastic multiplayer fun, so much so that it makes for an easy recommendation. We played the version on PlayStation 4 that was just given to PS Plus subscribers for free this month, but even at £14.99 on PC, it's a no brainer. There's a...
There's a really solid campaign here, and it'll be a nice treat for those who are eligible for a free copy. For everyone else, when it goes on general sale, there's absolutely no reason to give this one a miss. Halo 3: ODST might not come fully equipped thanks to...
Thankfully the zombie element doesn't dominate the finale, and there's still plenty of reasons to push you through to the game's final conclusion. The Old Blood boasts the same visceral combat as its predecessor, and it's a similarly enjoyable experience. However, it could also be said that there's too many...
When it comes down to moment-to-moment gameplay beats, in our opinion Destiny remains unrivalled in the shooter space. House of Wolves buys the developers more time to perfect the formula while devising better Strikes and story content (and maybe pull together that new Raid), and they surely need to improve...
Having spent several hours blasting through Not A Hero we've come to the conclusion that we like it, even if it never really blew us away and frequently had us screaming out loud. There's some decent levels, some really funny moments, and some pulsating sequences to navigate, but despite all...
Verdun
The longer we spend with Verdun the more we appreciate it, and given the content planned for the game in the months ahead, we're expecting it to continue maturing. As far as historical shooters go, this is aiming at the top spot currently held by the excellent Rising Storm, and...
Overall we enjoyed blasting away at the Covenant and Prometheans in Halo: Spartan Strike. There's some tense set pieces to fight through, and once again they've managed to cleverly adapt the Halo brand to fit this alternative perspective. Having said all that, while we most certainly appreciated the effort, it...
Convoy
Repetition is the chief thing that holds Convoy back. That, and the rock-hard difficulty spikes. There's plenty of fun to be had here, with some interesting systems cleverly meshed together to create an engaging experience, albeit one that can frustrate after prolonged periods of play and that can, at times,...
