Gary Marston
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With Dragon Quest Heroes II, you’re presented with a visually stunning hack n’ slash JRPG developed by the same team behind Dynasty Warriors. With a strong pedigree and incredible sales figures in Japan (this was a launch title for the Nintendo Switch over there), Dragon Quest Heroes II is my…
From the moment I traveled beyond the rat-plagued streets of Dunwall to the stunning coastal realms of Karnaca, Dishonoured 2 had me completely and utterly under its spell. It’s four years on and Arkane Studios have been set the unenviable task of creating a sequel to the much-beloved 2012 action-adventure…
Overall I think Hitman: Episode 2 continues to fuel the nostalgia trip of Blood Money with its wonderful variety of locations. Episode 2 pushes IO Interactive’s creative boundaries a bit further and spaces out all of the games’ action (the complete opposite to the Parisian prelude which hit our screens back in March). Sadly the narrative is non-existent and the animations are still shoddy when compared to other A-grade titles – however those aren’t huge criticisms for a game of this nature. I think Hitman is best enjoyed in one full go later on in the year when the retail version is released. It’s proving to be a fun, yet brief adventure. I look forward to seeing what direction the series is taken in for episode 3.
Bring a new meaning to Avengers Assemble!
For me, the game felt a little young in its aesthetic to really deal with some of its dark themes effectively. I know this is part and parcel of the JRPG formula, however when I came across a section involving attempted suicide – I felt a darker, more adult game would have had me feeling emotions properly. Still, it’s a nice addition to the PS4 catalogue and one well worth a look at if JRPG’s are your bag.
The ending of Braid, I can safely say – is one of the best endings in video game history.