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This Is the Police
Finally, This Is The Police, is an allegorical representation of police in the USA, irrespective of what the developers intended. This comes with the responsibility of handling sensitive issues with deft touches and sense of tact. Instead they’ve gone for a very heavy-handed approach. In the same session of gameplay...
Indeed, the entire game feels as though it could have—and perhaps should have—been longer. Its story and world are full of possibilities for a bigger game, and the ending feels slightly unfinished. The journey through I Am Setsuna is enjoyable, but it leaves behind so much unused potential. It will...
Prison Architect is a solid title with an engaging premise and an enjoyable campaign that can last as long as 6 hours or more. While at times annoying bugs and the occasional lull may slow down the ride, the overall experience is one of intense dynamism and decision making. Fans...
The sound in Resurrection is one of its best qualities. Though the sound effects are crisp and fitting for each situation, it’s the voice acting that really steals the show. Each character is given life by their spirited and fitting voices. Every character’s minor quirks and ticks are highlighted by...
Furier is no slap-dash “Everybody 1-hits you and has three times the health” run, either. Enemy patterns become faster and deadlier, leaving themselves less open to retaliation and sometimes changing their mechanics to confuse your muscle memory. Just one of many instances where the care and craftsmanship that went into...
The sound is has its ups and downs. Numerous actors, including Harrison Ford and Anthony Daniels, recorded extra original dialogue for the game that sounds smooth and clear. This is in stark contrast to the lines taken directly from the movie. The numerous clips taken from the movie sound echoed...
The combat in The Technomancer plays in a tactical fashion, punishing players for relying too heavily on attacks and instead encouraging a nuanced approach that caters to the situation at hand. Three combat styles (Warrior, Rogue, and Guardian) are available for use during battle. The Warrior stance offers effective crowd...
Burning Blood‘s visuals go a long way in lending the One Piece aesthetic. The iconic art-style looks great on the Vita, and even better on the PS4. The colors and shading of characters and settings make the whole game feel vibrant, as even the smallest details, like the extra shaded...
All this isn’t to say that I think the game is irredeemably flawed, quite the opposite. A lot of the UI and bug issues it had when I was first playing where cleared up with the Clarke update and I have every reason to think these balance issues will be...
Total War: Warhammer
Total War: Warhammer just feels right in most every way, even if it can get slow or frustrating at times. Despite a few annoying caveats and some performance issues, most of the game’s features are enjoyable, enticing and immersive. The combat is awe-inspiring, even if some moments can defy logic,...
Leifthrasir‘s sound is as inspired as the rest of the game. The voices behind each character fit perfectly, as each actor uses a theatrical voice that perfectly complements the narrative. The themes in most levels are catchy as well, with a few memorable tunes. The sound effects also fit into...
By the end you’ll have your answers, or at least most of them. While the main plot is resolved, there are a few loose ends connected to Kathy’s past that aren’t cleared up. The start of the game also had some hints that might have been meant as red herrings,...
