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Ultimately, while Arise: A Simple Story has some wonderful ideas, it’s let down by unenjoyable gameplay. Delivered gracefully without ever needing a single line of dialogue, the old man’s story is particularly touching, featuring some truly poignant moments that will tug on even the stoniest of hearts. And again, the soundtrack alone...
With a lovely art style and an entirely intriguing concept, Where the Water Tastes Like Wine is unlike anything you’ll have played before. Its uniqueness makes it worthwhile, but some slow-moving elements, inconsequential mechanics and a few lacklustre stories mean it doesn’t stand out quite as much as it should.
Despite everything though, I’m glad I played Death Stranding. I think. It whittled me down for the reasons above, as well as its many pointless short cutscenes for things like entering your private room and taking a shower. Even its menus are tiresome and convoluted. Yet, I have to give...
I may be downing a pint of ice cream while I type this, but I enjoyed my time with Zumba Burn It Up!. Having just recently dabbled in the exercise video game genre with Ring Fit Adventure I’m looking forward to incorporating Zumba Burn It Up! into my exercise routine,...
With a wonderfully designed setting, it’s hard not to love Pokémon Sword. Galar is simply a joy to explore. Its new Pokémon are a varied and well-designed bunch, and the new additions to the series formula is enough to keep it feeling fresh, even if it’s not quite the evolution...
While Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts‘ missions simply ask you to pretty much do the same things in numerous environments, it’s hard to not get drawn into the action. Moving from one area to another, aware that soldiers could be waiting around the next corner or that a sniper may have...
WRC 8
WRC 8 just isn’t suited to Switch. It’s a decent port of a very good game, but chances are you just won’t have much fun with it. From the visuals to controls, the compromises are just too great. If the Switch is the only console you’ve got and you really...
While some will no doubt find enjoyment in beating up goons in Stay Cool, Kobayashi-san!, most will find it overly repetitive and a tad too obscure. With its basic combat, small pool of enemies and often unfair bosses, there’s little here to pull Stay Cool, Kobayashi-san! out of mediocrity. Its...
If you’re a fan of the Terminator franchise and are after a single-player experience that lets you faithfully enter its world, you won’t be disappointed with Terminator: Resistance. Even its story is pretty good. Just don’t go in expecting a big-budget epic, because that’s not what it is. It’s simply...
Despite the issues I encountered and the ways in which I feel Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is lacking, however, it’s still a very good game indeed. Its blend of action and adventure works brilliantly for the most part, and once you’ve acquired all of the powers at your disposal,...
For fans of the Rogue-like genre, Sparklite is a cute, easy-to-learn title. If you’re looking for a single-player adventure and you don’t mind spending some time grinding in order to upgrade your character, then this is a great title for you. The controls are smooth and sleek, its characters intriguing,...
That said, there’s not much to dislike in Bubble Bobble 4 Friends if you’re looking for some simple yet solid arcade action. Whether you play alone or with friends, there’s fun to be had, and with 100 levels to get through, there’s plenty to sink your teeth into. Its modern facelift looks...
