Justin White
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Stray Blade attempts to set itself apart in the now all too overcrowded souls-like genre. Though aside from some vibrant visuals, a more standard approach to storytelling and world-building, and an attempt at a simpler combat system, the game needs to do more to stand out from the pack.
Elex II
ELEX II falls into an odd category, an ambitious RPG from a beloved studio but lacks the polish and refined gameplay to go toe to toe with other recent examples in the genre. Instead, it feels like a relic of a bygone era. That is not to say it should...
No More Heroes is one of those odd franchises. It never gained the mainstream popularity that necessitates constant follow up sequels, but the utter wackiness of the titles did earn the series a cult following from fans. No More Heroes III is the latest entry, coming 2 years after the...
Eldest Souls is a retro-inspired boss-rush game that takes no prisoners and holds no hands. You are on your own the entire journey. Following centuries of servitude, Man finally rebelled against the Old Gods, imprisoning these colossal calamities within the sacred walls of the Citadel. But an evil stirred within,...
Subnautica: Below Zero is the sequel to 2018’s Subnautica, changing things up by taking place in a frozen tundra and tasking you with exploring the freezing ocean depths to craft, build, and ultimately survive. But does Below Zero bring enough to the table to warrant your time and surveying skills?
Spacebase Startopia is an original mixture of economic simulation and empire-building strategy paired with classic RTS skirmishes and a good dose of humour dashed throughout. The game is an updated version of the 2001 original which simply went by the name “Startopia”. Is this a space base you should jump...
XIII
XIII is a game that was first released back in 2003, being notable for its inclusion of cel-shaded graphics and voice work from the likes of David Duchovny (X-Files) and the late Adam West (Batman, Family Guy), but as is fairly common these days, a remake was never too far...
Beat ‘em up titles are dime a dozen these days, with many different variations on the tried and true formula. So does 9 Monkeys of Shaolin provide a good old brawler experience, or are you better off taking your fight elsewhere?
Mortal Shell is a new Action RPG in the style of Dark Souls, whilst there are many games within this Souls-like genre now, does Mortal Shell have enough to shine its soul into your life? Mortal Shell is developed by Cold Symmetry and published by Playstack, being Cold Symmetry’s first...
Persona 5 originally released back in 2016 for Japan, and 2017 for the rest of the world to critical acclaim, being labelled as one of the best modern RPG’s by many critics. Fans were thrilled at the concept of a new version in the name of Persona 5 Royal, with...
The Nintendo Switch is no stranger to ports from other consoles, particularly the 3DS, the newest of which being Snack World: The Dungeon Crawl – Gold. Let’s take a bite out of this snack and see if it is worth the extra calorie intake.
Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts is the fourth instalment in CI Games’ Ghost Warrior series. Does this title provide enough to stand out from the pack of other FPS games that dominate the market? Or should it stay hidden in its sniping hole? Let’s find out!