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In the end, I found myself pretty torn on Tomb Raider I-III Remastered. It combines three classic PS1 games in one package and these now look and play even better than they ever have done before. On the other hand though, its archaic features such as manual saves, awkward camera,...
Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth does justice to its origins by beautifully updating it for a contemporary audience, while daring to tinker with some of the things that some fans might consider sacrilege. The changes may not be as radical as the remake's ending suggested, but that's fine. In its current...
However, it also means that even though I'm giving it a 7 today, Pacific Drive could one day be something special, one of those wonderful indie darlings that really puts the studio on the map. Keep an eye out for it, because this idea is just so damn cool.
But don't let these less bright spots mislead you. Promenade is a great game that I still find just as solid and engaging as when I first encountered it. If you're interested in a platformer that's different and offers an extra dose of puzzles, this is definitely one of those...
If you have any desire or curiosity to buy Skull and Bones, I'd suggest either waiting for it to drop in price, for it to be added to a more accessible subscription service other than Ubisoft+, or for more content to be added as part of its live design. Or...
The jumping is carelessly imprecise and the fact that Mundfish has thrown in long sections of Subway Surfer tracks where I, in the role of a duck, have to glide around and avoid obstacles, should count as almost rude considering that Trapped in Limbo actually costs £8.99. After forcing myself...
At the end of the day, Mario vs. Donkey Kong is simply, effortlessly fun, and that's what you come to the moustachioed plumber for. It's another example of the commitment Nintendo has to Mario, and with tight mechanics, plenty of gameplay and varied puzzles, it is a great representation of...
Something that really speaks in favour of Helldivers II is the fact that it will evolve and new things will be added. The developers have already promised a lot, but even if it will be improved and get less content, I'm judging what we have now. But what will be...
Ultros
With its vibrant visuals and looping roguelike elements, Ultros is a Metroidvania that dares to be different and for that alone, it earns my respect. It might not stick the landing in everything that it tries to accomplish, but I still found it to be an engaging highlight in what's...
But here's the thing, the middling world activities and RPG elements don't detract from the fact that Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is a remarkably engaging story to follow. From the first moment you'll be entranced by the tale of Antea and Red and the contract they have been tasked...
Maybe Square Enix and Toylogic can fix this and polish off the worst flaws with updates, in a typical live service style? Maybe, but I don't think so. The problems are, as I see it, too deeply buried under the bath foam. And it's a shame, anyway, because despite Foamstars...
I'm sad for Rocksteady, I really am, because this is the wrong game, developed wrong, with the wrong priorities at the wrong time. But most of all, this is just not a good game. There's no good bones here, there's no good foundation to build on, and just like with...
