Screen Rant
Screen Rant has grown into the largest source of breaking entertainment news and original features for movies, TV, comics, anime & gaming since 2003.
Latest Reviews
There are, again, some limitations here. Some elements of the overall structure add little to the overall quality, such as including stamina and injuries that do little but slow the player down (rather than in EA Sports FC, where it then requires the player to rethink their team lineup or...
Tales of Kenzera: Zau
Ultimately, this coincides with the game’s campaign, which sees the protagonist going through the stages of grief and, by doing so, gaining more power. Even if the challenges to overcome become progressively tougher – be they in terms of combat or exploration – Zau is also growing more accustomed to...
Like other well-designed team-based multiplayer games, Gigantic has three main classes, and its characters fit into Damage, Frontline, and Support heroes. However, the game heavily favors Damage heroes, since around two-thirds of the cast fit into that archetype. Still, characters can be effective in many categories with the game's surprisingly...
Playing House Flipper 2 often requires precise placements and movements, and using the controller can be a bit of a frustration at times. The PC version also includes controller support, so this is not a new way of playing, and there are settings to adjust the controller sensitivity, as well...
Children of the Sun
Children of the Sun garnered plenty of attention on its (still freely available) demo’s strong Steam Next Fest showing back in February, and it’s a thrill to see the game already prepped for release. Its grim tone and novel approach make for a perfect match with publisher Devolver's stable, lining...
Botany Manor
Once each entry is fully realized, players can head to one of the planting tables scattered around the estate to fill a pot with dirt, plant the seed, and water it before doing whatever secondary steps are necessary for full growth. Without giving too much of the game's specific solutions...
Spirit City is a charming idle game that can absolutely improve the day-to-day working experience. However, it is very much a title where players will get out of it what they put into it. The timer can simply be ignored, or tasks falsely marked complete, but these choices would largely...
Overall, Open Roads is a mixed bag. Although the game's performances are strong and the story at a high level hits the right notes, its smaller details may feel a little melodramatic and forced. Meanwhile, the game's very basic general gameplay is a step behind some of its walking simulator...
Overall, Freedom Planet 2 is a fantastic 2D platformer experience, particularly for those who can appreciate the style of Sonic the Hedgehog and the fast-paced chaos that comes with that. The new Boss Rush mode has been a highly requested feature since the PC release, and now will be available...
Some of the game's framework is very much focused on interconnectivity between different Warzone modes, so players can theoretically sync their Warzone experiences across different platforms. It would be interesting to see how popular this is, as it seems as though mobile players and home console or PC players would...
As a video game, playing South Park: Snow Day feels more like playing a re-skinned version of Back 4 Blood with even more edges sanded off. Players begin in the Kupa Keep, a cordoned-off section of backyards behind Cartman's house which acts as a hub where you can purchase upgrades...
Seemingly every common sandbox system eventually manifests in Rise of the Ronin, including faction mechanics, glider challenges, crafting and gear upgrades, and outpost-clearing. They all have an additional level of polish, though, an ease-of-use mustered from careful observation of the genre’s tropes. For example, any missed item drops are immediately...
