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Dontnod have had me hooked since episode one, but no other episode has kept me on the edge of my seat like The Dark Room has. Truly harrowing at times, the very real and raw emotions at work come through in every line of dialogue and every action Max and...
If you’re feeling like a change of pace, Card Hunter also features co-op and competitive multiplayer modes. Co-op is the best way to experience the campaign, playing alongside two friends to capture the tabletop team spirit, but the campaign is nevertheless still enjoyable if you do choose to play it...
Even if visual novels aren’t your thing, I’d hasten to recommend Hatoful Boyfriend. It’s a cleverly-written game, with surprises lurking under its pink and fuzzy surface ready to reward players for investing their time. Whilst some people may get bored having to replay the same segments multiple times, those willing...
Given its grave difficulty, it speaks volumes that Velocibox is such an absorbing and addictive game. With its simple premise and sharp controls, it really is a test of your reflexes, comprehension and coordination like no other. The striking visual and audio design are merely icing on an already delicious...
Within the first few levels of Tembo, I was convinced that it deserves to be up there with the most revered of platformers. Its combination of humour, savage level design and colourful visuals make it an experience that feels familiar yet fresh and original. It also helps that Tembo himself is...
Way of the Samurai 4 has a unique style and provides an entertaining play-through. There is a lot of fun to be had by making the most of the customisable options and fully exploring the different missions and alternative endings, but this is no masterpiece and be warned that the...
It’s far from perfect, but despite its gripes and grizzly bosses, there’s something charming about Tachyon Project that makes you keep wanting to play. Its very simplistic nature makes it easy to pick up and play, making you want to indulge in “just one more level”. The timer system is frustrating,...
This game has carved a path for the next generation of survival games to venture down. As consumers, we hate making hard moral decisions but we love the freedom it gives us – to screw up because we screwed up, not because that was the way the game goes. When one...
Limbo
As to the downsides of Limbo? There aren’t that many. There isn’t much depth to the story and Playdead have clearly focused on the gameplay and creepy atmosphere of the game, so if you’re an RPG player that needs your fix for great storytelling, this game probably isn’t for you....
Victor Vran is far from a complete game. Despite the presence of magic it is no Elder Scrolls or Final Fantasy, lacking the freedom to explore, story and diversity of these titles. Where the game excels is in its fast, frantic combat and the continual growth of skills, weapon upgrades...
If value for money is a big deal to you, then you really can’t go wrong with the amount of content crammed into Deception IV: The Nightmare Princess. If you were a fan of Blood Ties, then the extra content in this follow up is bound to satisfy. It offers something original that...
A slow and bleak adventure, The Fall has a lot to offer those in need of a more cerebral experience. With its striking visual style and quality voice acting it draws you into a mysterious, albeit short tale, which is bound to satisfy should you have the patience to deal...
