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So, has Raging Justice lived up to my expectations? Mostly, yes. While it’s occasionally frustrating and the arrest system is hit and miss, I can’t deny that it’s a lot of fun to play. Being a fan of the genre, I’ve played a lot of side scrolling beat ’em ups...
In playing Total War Saga: Thrones of Britannia, I was reminded a lot of the original Total War: Rome – a splendid example of the brilliant mix of intrigue, management and bloodthirsty battle that the series can provide. This surely is high praise, but Thrones of Britannia has neither the...
If doom and gloom isn’t your thing then Frostpunk won’t appeal and you’re better off with a less misery-drenched city-builder such as the excellent Cities: Skylines. But if you’re a sucker for the punishing post-apocalyptic (and this game can certainly dish it out) then Frostpunk‘s bleak winter wonderland will keep...
My enjoyment of The Swords of Ditto may have been strongly impacted, but I did still enjoy it. It’s hard not to – it’s such a pleasure to look at, with a gorgeous hand-drawn art style that instantly draws you in. It’s filled with glorious old-school RPG elements that are...
I’ve not tried Battlezone in VR on another format, and I don’t really have any desire to. Battlezone Gold Edition on Xbox One X is all the arcade fun I need it to be, without having to don an uncomfortable headset. While it’s no doubt a more immersive experience in...
God of War
When the credits roll after 30 hours or so you’ll be left satisfied by God of War but also with more questions than perhaps you started out with. You’ll be eager for more. I know I certainly am. This is a new start for Kratos, and I can’t wait to...
It may only take a couple of hours at most to experience everything that The Invisible Hours has to offer, but it’s a couple of hours well worth investing. Its narrative, complete with twists, turns and sideplots, will keep you gripped from start to finish; and you’ll be hitting that rewind button...
While having to land to fill up on bombs might be realistic, the constant to-ing and fro-ing between your ship and your targets becomes an exercise in tedium. And then, one island later, you’re doing exactly the same thing. Rogue Aces’ levels may be procedurally generated but that doesn’t automatically...
The ramped-up difficulty towards the end of the game may be off-putting for some, considering its very much kid-friendly exterior, but if you don’t mind a bit of a challenge, The Adventure Pals is very much a worthwhile romp. I struggled to put the game down once I’d started, playing...
Regalia: Of Men and Monarchs isn’t a stand-out game in any means. The combat is challenging but achievable and there won’t be any fights that you will tell your grandkids about. The plot is humorous and the characters are enjoyable, but neither the narrative nor the characters will set the...
So Far Cry 5 isn’t perfect, but it doesn’t matter. While you’re not likely to remember its story in a few months’ time, and the erratic driving of friendly civilians may frequently alarm you, its gameplay shines and that’s what’s important. Setting you free in a stunningly realised open world,...
For fans of the Trials series looking for a similar experience on Nintendo Switch, Urban Trial Playground comes highly recommended. It may not feel like quite as skillful a game to play, but it’s still challenging and entertaining nonetheless. It also packs quite a lot of content for its budget...
