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For those that manage to master the controls, Super Mega Baseball offers a rewarding experience. The dynamic visuals offer a refreshing change from the somewhat drab realism of other baseball games and the ego system means there’s always the option of adding extra challenge to the game should you get competent. It’s just...
I’ll just come straight out and say it: I think Axiom Verge is the best Metroidvania-style title since Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. From stage to audio design, everything is so coherent and exquisitely crafted that it’s incredible to think that it was made by one solitary man in his...
I really cannot praise Bastion highly enough. There’s something about the dreamlike graphics and acoustic beats of the excellent music that keeps you entranced in this game. Though simple, the combat is gratifying, and a simple weapon/character upgrade system means that even the most inexperienced of RPG players can jump...
Overall, Toukiden: Kiwami is a great game that is marred by repetition. With a huge amount of missions and quests to complete, as well as weapons and Mitama to acquire, there’s well over 60 hours worth of entertainment to be had. No other game on the Playstation 4 or Vita...
If you’re looking to experience pure horror then Slender: The Arrival is one of the best games currently available. Although its gameplay mechanics are monotonous, its varied locations and constant tension throughout create a unique experience that will stay with you long after the credits have rolled. I liked that...
Ride
Ride is a fantastic new IP for Milestone that taps into quite a niche market. The poor soundtrack and long load times are the only things that sour the experience, but this is still an exceptional foray into the joy of motorcycling. Its lengthy World Tour mode will have you...
Despite not being able to play through all the levels on “normal” mode, it didn’t detract from any of the enjoyment of Jamestown+. It may not have snazzy next-gen graphics, and there may not be many levels, but the high replayability factor of this game is perhaps in its simplicity....
Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number is a somewhat flawed masterpiece. Addictive and brutal, it often walks the line between making you feel a sense of accomplishment and disdain. Whilst it goes out of its way to be grander than the original (and on the whole succeeds), its bigger levels and erratic difficulty unfortunately separate...
Zombie Army Trilogy is a tremendously enjoyable game that is at its best when played with a solid group. The game’s lengthy campaign provides some solid zombie sniping action, but unless you are into chasing leaderboard scores, the lack of a longer term hook is apparent upon its completion. Whilst its...
The bottom line is, Flame Over can be fun to play, but you need to have a lot of patience – and a lot of skill. There are a few problems that hold it back from being an essential title, but if you like a challenge – and if you like firemen – then...
In the 30 plus hours I spent playing Dying Light, I completed the main story, a large chunk of side quests and a handful of challenges. Nearly all of the hours were enjoyable, but some issues did frustrate at times such as the game’s reliance on gunplay in lots of...
Overall, The Order: 1886 is a thoroughly enjoyable game. The visuals of the game really are stunning and I was kept in awe of how it looked from start to finish. The story is engaging and well-executed, thanks to good pacing, solid voice acting and great action scenes. The gameplay...
