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Overall I found Dead Rising 4: Frank’s Big Package better put together than the original release. This time around you don’t need to worry about the real conclusion being behind a paywall, and there are two new modes to enjoy. Especially for those who didn’t previously own an Xbox One...
Despite my irritations with the combat system, Ōkami remains very playable throughout, and given the beauty and power of the rest of the game, I wouldn’t let a trifle like a slightly cumbersome and chaotic combat system get me down over the whole game. This is a real, bona fide...
Tokyo Xanadu is good. It’s a lot of fun and Nihon Falcom has a real touch with combat systems that its developers deserve real respect for. The biggest challenge I found with the game was finding the motivation to actually finish it; it might not get anything wrong, but it’s...
An accurate depiction of courtroom drama or the legal system these games are not. Phoenix Wright has had to cross-examine a parrot, endure an onslaught of coffee-tossing and whip-cracking prosecutors, and then listen to a man ramble about his precognitive hemorrhoids. Even so, its use of character-driven storytelling and intricate...
Given December’s meant to be a chance to take a breather from gaming, to have Xenoblade Chronicles 2, Star Ocean 4 and Tokyo Xanadu Ex all release within two weeks of one another is obscene. These are all very good games (Tokyo Xanadu review incoming later this week), but Star...
Having Neptune as a DLC character in Xenoblade Chronicles 2 would make it all better, though. Get on that, Nintendo.
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 is in an odd spot where only diehard comic book fans will really appreciate all of its references, but those that already care about these characters will want to see them interact in more meaningful ways. Instead of giving players an interesting original story, it’s...
This all goes to show that while Black Mirror is skilfully crafted and wonderfully researched, it’s not going to hit the right notes for many players and so it’s best to understand the niche appeal before diving in. Fans of the original Black Mirror trilogy might be a bit confronted...
But then Monster of the Deep isn’t designed to be a serious fishing simulation. It’s a relaxed, laid back and generally amusing side story to the Final Fantasy XV universe, and it throws some great variety and boss battles into the gameplay mix. It’s not the essential VR experience, but...
I really like Gear.Club, though it is overly simple as far as “serious racers” go, while also lacking the personality and spirit that makes an arcade game soar. It’s a game that’s hampered by being on the Switch – a console that’s not really mechanically built to enable serious racers....
Star Wars Battlefront II gets a lot of things right. The presentation is absolutely top-notch, the gameplay is fun and well-executed and the choice of property is among my fall-time favourites. Where Star Wars Battlefront II has hurt itself is in a lack of care around the ability to play...
I know which game I’d rather play. School Girl / Zombie Hunter is not the longest game, which makes it ideal for quick bursts of fun. It has a brilliant little gameplay loop that certainly has its bugs and low-budget irritations, but never stops being utterly entertaining. Throw in the...
