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I like the new visual style for Origin, and the blood effects are suitably over-the-top. The voice acting is fittingly hammy, jumping between melodramatic shouting and overly serious delivery of silly lines. Further adding to the B-movie charm is the very inconsistent lip-syncing. Characters cut each other off to the...
Most people could leave a similarly styled game feeling like they’ve experienced its entirety before it’s ever finished. But well after I’ve beaten it, Disc Room still holds at least one secret I’m desperately trying to solve. Like the scientist I was in control of, Disc Room pulled me into...
At last, I absolutely must talk about the music in this fine game. The best thing I can say about the music is that it is incredibly thematic. It does an incredible job of taking elements of nostalgia that would bring you back to retro gaming to compliment the art....
Postal Guy’s voice is fantastic, as there’s a reason it’s become so iconic to hear Postal Guy say the edgiest stuff with his gloriously mellow voice. Some of the random quotes from civilians can be pretty fun too, as they’re delivered with more than enough ham to be entertaining. The...
The visuals of Kart Racers 2 are suitably cartoony, with all the characters adhering to a fairly unified artstyle. It works well, as each character still retains their original charm and style without clashing with one another when put side-by-side. I do wish there were voice clips for each character,...
The Final Word Despite an unsatisfying conclusion, Raji: An Ancient Epic is a fun action-adventure game well worth looking into for anyone who wants an enjoyable story told alongside fast-paced combat or is interested in learning more about Hindu mythology.
I’ve waited some time for a new Crash game that falls in-line with that trifecta of original games. Crash 4 neatly fills a hole in my heart. It’s smooth sailing for the most part, but now and then a wave of frustration rocks the boat. Whether this is tedium or...
Serious Sam 4
Serious Sam 4 isn’t as linear as previous games in the series. There are secondary quests within levels to obtain exclusive weaponry and make the character strong as hell. Once a level has had every single enemy dispatched of you are able to freely explore the environment which turns out,...
It’s really hard not to, and I always hate doing this, but Onslaught really feels like it’d have been a better-received game had Saints & Sinners not come out earlier this year and beat it to the punch on literally every mechanic it’s trying to do. The story is more...
Mafia: Definitive Edition
Visually, Mafia: Definitive Edition looks excellent, as it updates the visuals of the original Mafia without feeling foreign to the original vision. The characters and environments all look quite realistic, and the new voices for each character fit perfectly. The music is also fantastic, balancing excitement with slower more tragic...
Cyber Hook
The visuals and audio are excellent, striking a strong balance between relaxing nostalgia and electric energy. The platforms and backgrounds are vibrant and colorful while the music is hard-hitting and fast-paced techno. It perfectly fits the breakneck atmosphere of Cyber Hook, as it’s quite colorful when you’re flying by at...
I’ve followed Paradox since Europa Universalis was a beta they burned onto a CD when I was a wee baby game writer, so it’s been a lot of fun to watch them grow. Crusader Kings 3 feels like the game they’ve been trying to make all along, and they finally...
