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If there’s one takeaway to be had from the Capcom Beat ‘Em Up Bundle, it’s that genre-themed compilations aren’t the best way to repackage these classic titles. Capcom’s earlier attempts, such as the PSP’s Capcom Classics Remixed and Reloaded would scatter in a few brawlers in a package of 20...
I’m sorry for comparing the two titles so often, but I’m sure I wasn’t alone in my hesitancy that Dontnod could recreate the magic of the first. However, just one episode in, I’m certain that magic has returned, both familiar and different in the best way. The characters are relatable,...
There’s just too many uncertainties about the game, whether it’s the availability of certain game modes on a rotation (not all multiplayer modes are accessible for some reason), matchmaking failing to take into account the defined roles that the game forces you to adopt, and the fact that its engagement...
NHL 19 is not a perfect game – but for hockey fans it is pretty darned close. Sure, there are some awkward animations and commentary moments and I would love to see something of a story baked into the experience, but it is astounding to me how this series has...
Shadow of the Tomb Raider isn’t as good as the original reboot, but feels more like a complete package than Rise of the Tomb Raider offered. Peru is represented beautifully, and with some jaw dropping landscapes coupled with very detailed character models, Tomb Raider remains an immersive adventure with just...
If you have a strategy itch, Frozen Synapse 2 is a great way to scratch it. There are some obvious comparisons to be made to the excellent XCom series, and that is great company to be keeping, but Frozen Synapse 2 still manages to to be its own unique experience...
Senran Kagura Reflexions has actually done a lot of damage to the series. If the developers of it had set their sights on this being the series’ equivalent to Dead or Alive Xtreme 3, then it has been a resounding failure. Dead or Alive Xtreme 3 is an equally hyper-casual...
The world class presentation, excellent execution of modes and gameplay mechanics really do make NBA 2K19 the best sports game around. It is also clear that big investments were made by the development team to improve the engine. Loading has been a slow, annoying issue for years and to NBA...
If you’re looking for a hidden RTS gem on the Switch, CastleStorm is unfortunately not going to change much for you. It’s a perfectly serviceable game with a lengthy campaign and plenty of customisation, but it lacks defining mechanics that inspire or excite players. It’s as if the game’s ultimate...
Still, the developer deserves props for doing something genuinely interesting in a staid genre. Shadows: Awakening is familiar enough, but it has some enjoyably unique mechanics that help to elevate it, and a world to explore that’s genuinely captivating. It would be great to see the developer get a chance...
Nippon Ichi continues to be one of the more experimental developers within traditional JRPG genres. Disgaea has always offered a fundamentally different approach to tactics JRPGs, and the two Witch and the Hundred Knight titles did interesting things with the action JRPG. Being different means they’re not for everyone, but...
It’s that sense of humour that helps Victor Vran to step out of the shadow of its genre namesake. It’s a fully feature-rich example of the Diablo clone, is well balanced so that it never becomes tiresome to play, and offers plenty of shiny loot. The gameplay itself might not...
