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Whilst very simple in its nature, the game offers a great deal of fun, and thanks to its pleasant and colourful visual design, it’s appealing to all ages (although younger children might struggle with the difficulty). If you’re looking for a charming little game with a surprising amount of challenge, you can’t...
Schrödinger’s Cat and the Raiders of the Lost Quark has plenty to offer. For the platforming fan, it offers traditional 2D side-scrolling levels with enemies to defeat and hard to reach areas to get to. For the puzzle fans it offers endless logic problems to solve, all served up in a...
In summary then, Ori and the Blind Forest is a largely enjoyable game that both Xbox One and PC gamers would be wise to try, even if just to experience its emotional story. Its wonderful art and music go to great lengths to carry the lacklustre controls and generic design, and...
For fans of the “point and click” game template, Ether One is surely not one to miss. The game may have some glaring issues – the inventory system is far from perfect, and the lack of a map to navigate labyrinthine areas can make the experience more frustrating than it should be –...
Creations like Shovel Knight prove that games don’t have to have fancy graphics or cost lots of money to be engrossing adventures. Quirky, endearing, challenging and wholly entertaining, Shovel Knight offers a slice of old-school platforming action at its best. Fans of the genre should consider this title essential, and...
Overall, Battlefield Hardline is an unremarkable release, and it really depends on what you want from a Battlefield title as to whether it’s worthy of your hard-earned cash. Those looking for more of the same Battlefield multiplayer action will no doubt lap this up; it changes very little to the...
On normal difficulty, the game manages to be challenging without being frustrating – if you can’t solve a puzzle or get killed too quickly, you can accept that you’re going about things in the wrong way, and gladly try it again. The fact that you’re not given too much guidance through...
Overall, Mortal Kombat X isn’t flawless, but its victories far outweigh its shortcomings. With its fantastic story mode, impressive graphics, silky smooth gameplay and violently enjoyable combat, it’s no doubt the best in the series despite some minor issues with content. Some may be put off by the reports of...
By all means, you should give Titan Souls a go. There is a great game to appreciate, underneath the inexorable encounters with death. However, it’s a shame that only the most truly committed players will ever be able to get the full enjoyment and reward that Titan Souls offers. The majority of us...
In short, don’t expect to sit down and play this for the long haul – but we guarantee that you will want to dip in and out regularly. Paperbound is another indie title that’s sure to prove popular with players of any age, and it’s a great example of simplicity...
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...
