Matthew John McCormick
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Whilst I feel that the full RRP of £44.99 is a bit steep for this one-note game, if you love the series then it is a no brainer. I recommend that any Robocop fan - or 80’s action movie fan - pick this game up. There are many games out there I wouldn't touch even if they were free, but Robocop: Rogue City?
I am not saying Back 4 Blood is bad by any stretch, as I said I enjoyed it (issues and all), but it is what it is. Do I recommend you pick it up? Yes - on its own merits it does change the formula enough to be a different flavour, but it’s also co-op so even if the game bores you, the fun you can make with the company won't.
The story in Far Cry 6 falls flat for me. Usually, it’s the rote gameplay loop that is the killer in these games, redeemed by a great story and interesting setting. Not this time. The only thing keeping me going was the £50 I spent and Camila Cabello’s Havana stuck in my head as I rode horseback through the Cuban-- Ahem, I mean Yaran streets.
To me though, the major difference is in execution. RE 4 is one of the greatest games ever but it is hard to argue that it doesn’t overstay its welcome. Whereas Village is short and beautiful, it continues the franchise’s story and leaves you with answers to questions you never knew you had. By far there are some stupidly absurd parts to this game, but it’s all explained and executed well. Resident Evil Village feels like a natural conclusion to RE7 - its dramatic beats and tender moments are blended with all that horror you’d expect while staying grounded. It won’t be remembered like The Bakers house but it has its own memorable moments - and they will stick to you like glue.