Jim Hargreaves
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A lot of what goes into God of War feels as though it was cherry-picked from the modern gaming zeitgeist. The semi-open world structure, loot system, and a much deeper narrative focus work well, but are all trends being pushed by most other big games. As a result, God of...
Although it’s a decent looking game, considering the nondescript modern combat aesthetic it adheres to, there’s no real sense of character or atmosphere. This may be easy to ignore if playing online with a friend in chat but there will no doubt be a sizeable number of lone gunmen out there,...
Sprint Vector is a wonderful surprise and by far the best VR title I’ve played in 2018 so far. The feeling of movement is just so ridiculously fun and empowering yet precise and responsive at the same time. When it all comes together – the drifts, the jumps, and the...
At a glance, you’d struggle to see how VR is being implemented in Pop-Up Pilgrims, even though it’s vital to how the game controls. The headset becomes a pointer, allowing players to select a character by simply looking at them, then using the DualShock 4 to command them to jump...
The sound work is more of a mixed bag, however. As ever, the soundtrack is sublime, but the voiceovers are notably poor. Having an English dub is great and shows that Tecmo Koei cares about its western audience though many of the existing voice actors have been replaced. Dynasty Warriors isn’t...
For those who have been following the game since long before it’s PlayStation 4 announcement, Gang Beasts really does come as a poisoned chalice. Its meathead multiplayer melees will light up your living room for hours on end, yet when there’s only one person in the hot seat, it loses...
Regardless, Monster of the Deep looks absolutely stunning. You don’t need to be an angler to soak in the majesty of its richly detailed environments. The fact that you don’t move around much only adds to the tranquil beauty of each vista, each one populated with various creatures and wildlife from Final...
A couple of mission types will force you to hunt down targets but for the rest of the game combat is purely optional and should honestly be avoided. For the risk involved, you’re a hundred times better off simply trying to outrace your opponents instead. It’s pretty dire when you...
Combat has also been expanded with new enemies, bosses, and weapon types. AI companions will also become available over time, each with their own unique powers. The fighting system itself hasn’t changed, feeling like a simpler version of that seen in the Arkham series and Middle-Earth: Shadow of War. For...
Three years ago, Sledgehammer took a bold step forward with Advanced Warfare. Now, in 2017, it’s taken a bold step back. Despite some interesting additions like Headquarters and War, Call of Duty: WWII is arguably the most reserved entry we’ve had in years, but is already proving a hit among...
Echo
There’s definitely room for ECHO to improve and expand, but it’s a smashing debut nonetheless. Ultra Ultra has performed a deft balancing act here and one that carefully avoids over complicating things, much to the benefit of the player. It’s far and away one of 2017’s best sleeper hits and...
It’s all brought to life via the STEM Engine – a modified version of idTech – and without the design held back by last generation consoles. As a result, The Evil Within 2 looks incredible, combining raw power with some of the best art direction you’ll find in a horror...
