Emily Byrnes

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Skull and Bones

Skull and Bones

February 22, 2024
6.0

I had high expectations for Skull and Bones, anticipating a stellar “AAAA” pirate experience: peg legs, sliders—the whole nine yards. However, my hopes were quickly dashed as I emerged from a botched naval battle, coughing up sand on an unfamiliar island. Surveying my reflection in a broken barrel on the shoreline, I sifted through the limited presets available to customize my pirate avatar.

For the King II

For the King II

November 7, 2023
8

In For the King II, players embark on a lively adventure akin to late-night D&D sessions, immersed in vibrant graphics and diverse character classes. Despite occasional challenges, the engaging turn-based combat, surprise elements, and collaborative multiplayer dynamics make it a delightful choice for strategy and tabletop gaming enthusiasts.

In the shadowy depths of Middle-earth, a new epic tale unfolds: Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria, developed by Free Range Games and published by North Beach Games, beckons brave dwarves to rediscover the ancient mysteries and face the challenges lurking beneath the mountains. Also, there are female dwarves. With beards.

I did really enjoy the breaks in-between story to see things happening from the Writer’s POV, though at some point we seemed to have jumped forward a chunk of time and missed out on a lot of context. Another mystery to be solved by notes and journal entries scattered around the lighthouse the Writer inhabits. While I didn’t have enough time to go through the Actor’s story, I am nonetheless looking forward to diving back into that world as it was originally my favorite! If it anything li...

I did really enjoy the breaks in-between story to see things happening from the Writer’s POV, though at some point we seemed to have jumped forward a chunk of time and missed out on a lot of context. Another mystery to be solved by notes and journal entries scattered around the lighthouse the Writer inhabits. While I didn’t have enough time to go through the Actor’s story, I am nonetheless looking forward to diving back into that world as it was originally my favorite! If it anything li...

Inscryption

Inscryption

February 16, 2022
10

You will not find a better bargain for your buck as far as story-rich horror games go. Inscryption is a meager $20 on Steam, and I  honestly wish they would have charged more for it.  I would have paid far more for it. It hasn’t won several awards for nothing! With that being said, I do appreciate the pricing because it makes the game available to more of their audience that might not have been able to afford it.   If you’re at all hesitant, don’t be. Just do it. Take the leap, and ...

Battlefield 2042

Battlefield 2042

November 29, 2021
4

In my opinion, especially with all of the bugs, you should save your money on this one or wait until a heavily discounted sale. Maybe in a year or so they’ll iron out some of the issues that plagued its release and work on the “fun factor”, but it just isn’t there right now for this reviewer to feel comfortable recommending it to our readers or friends.

How was the total experience, and is it worth the money? I would say yes, it is worth the money. You’re gaining access to a decade’s worth of polished games all in one place so that you can relive and continue on your childhood nostalgia. For newcomers to the series, it’s a fantastic option because, obviously, you’re not gated by a hundred different consoles just to experience the story for yourself. It’s incredibly easy just to boot up one of the collections and get started carving...

Lost Words: Beyond the Page is a breathtaking, moving side-scroller narrative adventure that masterfully tugs at your heartstrings thanks to a moving musical score, a beautifully written story, and gorgeous graphics. Each piece comes together to create something truly magical that is sure to stay with you well after you've finished the game. While the gameplay is fairly casual in nature with an average of 4-5 hours to complete and easy to solve puzzles, it is worth every penny to experience I...

Skyforge

Skyforge

February 25, 2021
4

One plus side of this release is that Skyforge is free to play! If you own a Nintendo Switch, there is absolutely no risk at all involved for you to jump in the game and try it out for yourself.  I always highly encourage anyone who has even the slightest bit of interest to try it out for themselves.  I will definitely be keeping my eye on Skyforge for the next few weeks to see whether or not they pull through on their end with fixes. If that happens, I would be more than happy to update t...