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Pac-Man 99 as a free-to-play game may feel like a pretty empty package, but the one core mode that is present is both frantic and addictive. I like how its take on the battle royale formula has a lot of strategic depth, and its accessible nature and fast-paced rounds made...
Even though its age might be starting to show, Republic Commando still remains a blast to play through 16 years on from release. It's squad-based combat requires you to be strategic and really plan out your actions, and there's a great variety of different weapons present. That said, the AI...
With all this being said, our time so far with Outriders has been an incredibly fun one. This is a game that is enjoyable, engaging, and rewarding to play at every turn, it's just a few minor issues that stop it from being something truly special. If you have the...
It's narrative might have given me a headache, but I was still pretty impressed with everything that Narita Boy had to offer. Its retro-future setting is beautifully realised through some sleek pixel art and an addictive 80s synth pop soundtrack, and its combat is fast-paced, varied, and fluid. That said,...
In addition to this, Balan Wonderworld is ugly as hell. Really, really ugly. This being "optimised" for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and based on Unreal Engine 4.5 feels absurd, to be completely honest. The design is a bad mix between Sonic, Nights, Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg,...
Evil Genius 2: World Domination feels a bit like playing the villain in an Austin Powers movie (but a bit more kid-friendly). It's naughty, strange, funny, challenging, chaotic and all the characters are caricatures and clichés we've all come across in pop culture, at some point. Evil Genius 2 is...
When looking at Dandy Ace as a package deal, there are various high and lows to note. The vast number of cards and enemies provide tons of variety, but the similar level design roots the game in familiarity. The soundtrack and visuals are brilliant, but it can't shake the feeling...
All in all, It Takes Two earns itself a high and very well-deserved rating. Feel free to play through this with someone you like, whether it's a good friend or a partner. The collaboration means that your friendship will be tested, but also potentially enhanced when problems are solved together....
Monster Hunter Rise might not be the gold standard for the series, but it still stands as a worthy sequel with many exciting new additions. The Palamute and Wire Bug both shake up the formula in fun new ways and the 11 monsters making their debut are all well designed...
Overall, as I mentioned earlier, I had an entirely "okay" time with Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town, nothing less, nothing more than that. It was an alright pastime, but will unfortunately never be more than that for me. It is of course the purpose of the game, that...
With its open world structure and striking hand-pencil visual style, Mundaun certainly stands out from the crowded horror genre. I loved how tightly connected each area felt and how its combat had a definite risk for reward nature to it. I did, however, find that its AI could be easily...
The promise of new content for Loop Hero is on the horizon already, with the developers hinting at new classes and cards, as well as quality of life changes, and I have no doubt that the game will improve on what is already an incredibly unique and addictive experience.
