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Despite a couple of niggles though, Xenoraid is an excellent example of how a modern top down spaceship shooter should be done, purposefully going out of its way to do something a little bit different. It sets out to be something more than just another Galaga clone, and thankfully it succeeds with flying...
I’m pleasantly surprised by how polished Atlas Reactor is, and just how much fun it is to play. There’s a huge amount of depth lurking beneath its “seen it before” appearance. They’ve taken the traditional MOBA and focused it down to a tactical tee. It provokes an impending tension, utters of...
If you’re desperate for a snowboarding or extreme sports title and you don’t mind putting in the time, Mark McMorris Infinte Air will likely quench that thirst, but don’t expect to be racking up points and hitting perfect lines even after many hours of it. Paying full-price for something that...
Exile’s End is a good action-platformer that checks all the boxes of a good Metroidvania, but does so without much pizazz. It’s a fairly short experience that is fine and does a nice job in evoking a horror vibe, but due to some poor design choices, it doesn’t reach the...
With its host of visual improvements, solid performance and the inclusion of all DLC, Skyrim Special Edition is a must buy for those that are yet to step into its world. Whether it is worth double-dipping for those that have already seen and done everything however, is for them to...
Blazblue: Central Fiction features masterfully complex battle systems, and although it requires a fair amount of patience, once you’ve grasped the basics you’ll be landing punches, specials and combos that feel all the more satisfying not only to achieve, but look at too! Even with an overblown story mode that...
If Respawn had simply doubled-down and released the multiplayer for Titanfall 2 as it exists now, I would still easily recommend it. They’ve tweaked the existing formula in deeply satisfying ways that extend the life of the game immensely. However, by adding a truly surprising and impeccably designed single-player campaign...
There is very little to criticise about Darkest Dungeon. It does lag at times, which can be frustrating, and the battle system could be a tad faster (although this would take away from the gruelling experience that they’re clearly meant to be). Perhaps the biggest problem for me is the RNG system,...
With five endings to aim for, amounting to around 50 hours of gameplay, Root Letter is great for anyone that loves a good mystery. Obviously it’s not action-packed – this is a visual novel after all – but just like a good book it keeps you on tenterhooks from beginning to end,...
In the end, you might struggle to play Thumper for hours, especially in VR. While the PSVR version of the game is fantastic in terms of immersion, sound and colour, it isn’t necessarily a betterment. Simply playing with headphones can capture much of the same feeling. That said however, while...
After you take your headset off, you don’t really feel like you want to tell everyone about it. Despite how the world engulfs you, the action falls short of matching that feeling. Although Battlezone is one of PSVR’s bulkiest titles, it fails to drum up replayability in the long run....
Bigger and simply better than its predecessor, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 is great for newcomers, but those that have played the original will possibly find that not enough has changed for it to truly impress. It may not be the nicest looking game, but the gameplay loop is addictive and...
