Alex Gibson
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Scheduled for release on September 24 for PlayStation 5 and PC, Rusty Rabbit is shaping up to be one of the most eclectic and exciting titles of 2024. With its deep lore, engaging characters, and clever gameplay mechanics, it promises to deliver an experience that breaks away from the genericism that plagues so many contemporary titles. For fans of Metroidvania games and those who appreciate a good dose of absurd humor, Rusty Rabbit is one to watch.
Stray features one of the most compelling renditions of a Blade Runner-esque dystopa I have ever explored, and from the unique perspective of a cute cat. There's a charming, heartfelt story to unfold here that also offers some interesting social commentary as any dystopian fiction should.
Deathloop is still signature Arkane in terms of exemplary immersive-sim design, reminiscent of BioShock and Dishonored, but it also puts a giant smile on your face each and every time you play. Quite whether that's enough to see it succeed at a mainstream level remains to be seen, but there's no doubt it's another stellar title on the resume of an esteemed studio. It might even be its best.
As one of the many who utterly adored the original game for its beautiful artistry and tactile gameplay, I couldn't wait to see what the team at Sucker Punch had created with this second bite at the apple. What I found was the addition of a brief but engaging new story that weaves a few welcome new layers to the overall experience.
For its unexpected focus on stealth and assassination missions, The Siege of Paris genuinely stands apart from the experience of playing Valhalla's base package. It's a throwback to old Assassin's Creed games that I'm sure fans of the franchise, not just Valhalla, will appreciate.
Unfortunately, despite the impressive volume of different role-playing systems and gameplay mechanics, as well as the care that has gone into forging lore for its bizarre world, the scale of Biomutant’s ambition ultimately feels as though it’s proved too much for Experiment 101's first game.
Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Wrath of the Druids adds a huge new sandbox to explore filled with loot to find and strongholds to defeat, but it proves to be an overly familiar experience that is likely to only appeal to hardcore fans of the main game.
Cyberpunk 2077 might fall short of the benchmark set by The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, but it's still a robust, memorable role-playing experience with a distinct aesthetic and style -- albeit one buried under a myriad of technical issues.
The depth of content and the high standard to which Genshin Impact been developed is shockingly impressive, and not just by free-to-play gacha game standards. This is an RPG that boasts a quality that stands shoulder-to-shoulder with many premium games, and there are aspects of its design that are actually far more engaging.
While this tale of a young heroine taking on the world is punctuated by vibrant colors, whimsical music, and the sort of cutesy charm that defines the beloved classics that Ary and the Secret of the Seasons is clearly inspired by, the game is held back by woeful performance issues that make it extremely difficult to recommend.