Jon "Sikamikanico" Clarke
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Obsidian Entertainment are on a bit of a roll lately, and a certainly proving themselves to be a crown jewel among the many Xbox Game Studios Microsoft currently owns. From the lovely Avowed earlier this year, to the upcoming release of the far bigger and more polished The Outer Worlds 2, for most studios, two games would be enough in one calendar year. But no, Obsidian had to go bigger…or perhaps in this case, smaller. They’ve partnered up with Eidos Montreal, and Grounded 2 is coming to...
A new game from Katamari Damacy creator Keita Takahashi, Developer uvula and publisher Annapurna Interactive, to a T takes players on a unique, narrative adventure that tackles a peculiar concept. What if we were stuck in a ‘T’ pose…permanently? How would we navigate life? How would we eat, brush our teeth or wipe our own arse? If, like me, these questions have kept you up at night, then read on for the XboxEra Review of to a T.
Split Fiction is, at its heart, a celebration about how wonderful, imaginative and downright clever videogames can be when they choose to embrace what they are – an art form that thrives on interactivity, creativity, and boundless possibility. Hazelight have proven that once again, when it comes to building distinct experiences that blend storytelling, mechanics, and player agency – they have no equal.
Whether you’ll enjoy MechWarrior 5: Clans depends very much on your own personal tastes. If you’re an existing BattleTech or MechWarrior fan, I think you’ll adore this latest entry in the franchise. If your preference is centred around the more simulator-like aspects of the series, that adoration will be mostly reserved for MechWarrior 5: Clans excellent narrative.
Despite feeling somewhat like well-trod narrative ground, Neva is a beautiful game, skilfully made with a lot of heart. The bond it fosters between you and your canine companion cannot be understated, and is likened to that of a parent and child. Alba becomes the parent figure, and the protector during Neva‘s youth.
The Plucky Squire is a game clearly made with a serious amount of love for the wonderful medium of glorious interactivity that is video games. And for it being the first title from development team All Possible Futures, it’s a staggering achievement in art, design and ideas. It’s just a shame the gameplay didn’t get as much attention as the nostalgia it so skilfully indulges.