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It may not be wholly original, but Hollow Knight is without a doubt one of the best metroidvania games out there. Hallownest’s desolate world is built on an atmosphere of mournful sorrow. Its characters, few and far between with little to say, will become fast friends that you feel genuinely ecstatic...
All in all, despite its age, Ys Origin is a solid dungeon-crawling RPG adventure to rival the best of current gen games. A compelling storyline and engaging and challenging gameplay combined with cute graphics that have transitioned remarkably well (apart from the pre-rendered 3D cutscenes… eurgh!) and a catchy, if...
Sublevel Zero Redux is the type of gaming experience where you’ll only get out of it as much as you put in, meaning that some players will be left relatively unfulfilled with its rather plain visuals. If you give Sublevel Zero Redux the time it deserves however, you won’t be able to help falling...
Psychonauts: In the Rhombus of Ruin is a remarkably enjoyable romp through some interesting and intriguing environments, with a largely enjoyable story and occasional moments of brilliance. While it lets itself down with a short run-time and a lack of variety or depth, these issues do little to detract from...
Nioh
In no uncertain terms then, Nioh is something special. It’s one of those rare games that surpasses expectations, taking the best elements from a variety of genre-defining titles whilst sprinkling in a handful of its own ideas to create something that feels both familiar yet excitingly fresh. The fluid combat works in tandem with the...
Semispheres is an easy game to recommend for fans of the puzzle genre. Challenging but fair sums it up nicely, with plenty of variety in mechanics and level design. The dual reality premise makes Semispheres distinctly unique in its gameplay and is a clever mechanic that other puzzle game developers would...
Standing head and shoulders above its predecessors, Sniper Elite 4 is Rebellion assuredly stepping up their game. Sure, the story at the heart of the campaign is still a bit duff, but who plays games like this for the narrative? I certainly don’t. What’s important is that all of Sniper...
If you’re a die-hard RTS fan, Seigecraft Commander and its brand of cheerful, bright and breezy gameplay is enjoyable enough. But without a significantly larger online community, Siegecraft Commander just doesn’t last long enough or offer enough of a challenge to say it stands out, particularly, among today’s relatively constant...
What you make of Knee Deep will depend entirely on what you are looking for from a video game. If you want something actively engaging, then this isn’t the title for you. But if you’re happy to let yourself relax and get lost in an intriguing, dark, sometimes funny and always mysterious...
I like Diluvion, but there’s so much of it that’s just not quite there. What it gets right, it really gets right, and what it gets wrong just needs a little more polish. Despite its issues, it’s a competent underwater exploration game that is still worth your time. The moments of...
Whether you play on PC or console, VR or not, just play. Resident Evil 7: Biohazard is a remarkable accomplishment and a truly triumphant return of a storied franchise. Masterfully executed on all fronts, this game will leave a lasting impression on you long after you’re done. Just please, do it justice....
Toby: The Secret Mine can be easily pardoned as a complete larceny of Limbo – but it’s not as simple as that. When Toby does craft its own uniqueness, there is a lot to like. While it doesn’t do this as frequent as it probably should, it never overshadows what the...
