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Shadowrun Returns
While there are a few flaws in Shadowrun Returns, most notably linearity, the lack of a save function and a slightly under-utilized world, the excellent and consistently fun writing and XCOM-inspired combat make it a worthwhile experience. Even better as fun as it is the 15-odd-hour long campaign is not...
Although notably lacking in enthusiasm for its PC platform, Joe Danger makes an excellent debut on Windows, with enough content to keep you entertained for months.
MudRunner
Magrunner: Dark Pulse was always going to bring comparisons to Valve’s seminal title. It’s brave to try and step into the ring with it, but Portal is widely considered one of the greatest games every made; some would call it foolhardy rather than brave. However, I think someone had to,...
400 Days is a short-story anthology that bridges two novels, and ties them all together so well that it’s hard to work out what would happen if you don’t play it. It’s all wonderfully written, and most importantly the feeling that you’re driving the story and action has never been...
Neverwinter
Neverwinter is a polished, if uninspiring MMO. There’s a welcome fluidity to combat, but it doesn’t do anything innovative, taking the successes of Star Trek Online and implementing them in a D&D world, as well as borrowing from other post-World of Warcraft action-orientated MMOs. Ultimately, it’ll live or die on...
It may be brand new, but when Larry is honest for the first time ever to new girl Jasmine… and wishes he’d hadn’t been.
Company of Heroes 2
For Company of Heroes veterans, Company of Heroes 2 feels a little like coming home. Yes, the game sticks closely to the formula that made the original such a triumph, but in this case familiarity fails to breed contempt. Whether you’re coming to Company of Heroes for the first time,...
Marvel Heroes
I could keep going. How stores are pointless because drops are better than what you can buy. That you need to donate the items to the crafter to get any decent recipes, while actual crafting doesn’t earn any XP for anything. Suffice to say Marvel Heroes is a waste. The...
Reus
These issues aside, though, Reus is a fantastic god game - even if it departs from the usual defining staples of that genre and feels more like a puzzle game. Working out its puzzles to help bring your people to prosperity is challenging and rewarding, and while the need to...
The Night of the Rabbit, regardless of what it’s called and the few other minor complaints I had, is a triumph. It’s Daedalic once and for all proving that they are indeed capable of producing an adventure that can stand tall with the classics of the genre. It’s charming, lovable,...
Grid 2
Grid 2 is a racing game that rewards skill without punishing you for the tiniest mistakes, letting you master a simple system with a forgiving attitude. It may stray too close towards the easy side of the scale at times, and it’ll be interesting to see how the game works...
Sanctum 2
Sanctum 2 at the very least improves on every aspect of its clunky predecessor, offering smoother and more enjoyable gameplay and living up to the great promise offered by the premise. Furthermore the visuals are cool and sleek and the techno-tunes catchy. Unfortunately if you’re not playing with a friend...
