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The problem is, you’ll quickly realise there’s not a whole lot to gain by repeating the same fall over and over again. The skins aren’t worth unlocking, and the styles offer only a slight variation in the same gameplay. Sure, Downwell is addictive and enjoyable enough for you to overlook its circa 1980’s graphics,...
Lumo
Had it not been for the ice sections souring my experience, Lumo could have been a fantastic meditative journey filled with genuinely rewarding puzzles and gorgeous environments. Unfortunately, as it stands, some areas of the game are just too frustrating to even contemplate revisiting; whether it was at the hand of...
Despite its problematic narrative, Shadwen is a very unique game that breathes new life into a genre that hasn’t seen much development in a while. The last time I had such a fun and interesting time with a stealth game was Dishonored. Shadwen carefully designs and organises at every turn; every piece of the environment is...
Even though Root Double- Before Crime: After Days Xtend Edition is a bit of a mouthful, I don’t think anyone would say that it’s hard to swallow – especially if you’re a fan of anime! The story is really interesting and pulls you in without ever really letting go. When...
Battle Worlds: Kronos is a game all about tactical unit distribution and the art of patience and preparation. Unfortunately, I have neither the art of preparation nor the virtue of patience. If you do have the aptitude required for a classic unit-based strategy game though, then definitely give Battle Worlds:...
Doom
In the end, it’d be wrong to let DOOM’s simply adequate multiplayer portion sully what is otherwise an exceptional package. Between its action-packed campaign and the interesting SnapMap level editor, there’s more here to keep first-person shooter fans occupied than any other game in recent memory, and to put it bluntly, DOOM’s...
Given Neverending Nightmare’s lack of closure, rather than feeling dead and done about it, it leaves us wondering about the game’s meaning. A cascade of “why” and “how” and multiple theories swirl around our heads like cartoon birds. It’s certainly not an experience I’ll be forgetting about too soon and...
The Sun and Moon is, for the most part, a game that requires you to actively think creatively. Its commitment to progression cannot be overstated, somehow creating a puzzle experience that empowers you. Yet there are occasions where it feels empty, void of anything more meaningful than a Sudoku puzzle....
All in all, Valkyria Chronicles was, and still is, one of the best strategy RPGs ever made, and this accomplished and very welcome PS4 port does it the justice it deserves. From its beautiful and timeless visuals to its engaging and often epic battles, everything about the game feels like...
It’s fair to say that TASTEE is probably one of the most tactically fulfilling games on the market at the moment, but it’s also incredibly good fun and is not as complicated as it might at first seem. It’s a challenge to really get into the deeper tactics and it’s...
All things considered, Samurai Warriors 4: Empires is another solid entry in the series, but there’s nothing here that’s going to draw in those that aren’t already fans. Like its graphics that are now becoming wholly underwhelming, it just fails to provide that spark of excitement required to make it...
Unreasonable expectation of perfection aside, Stellaris is an expertly blended mosaic of 4X, grand strategy and self-created narrative. For the relatively small niche that this game occupies, it is the undisputed master and commander. It’s also a nice platform for DLC and modding so as if the game didn’t provide...
