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Gundam Versus – Review
I’ve always been fascinated by giant mechs fighting each other, and Gundam Versus offers giant mech battles in heaps. It’s also easily one of the best Gundam games in the market right now. Gundam Versus is very much anime, which in turn leads to some really spectacular battles. It’s a culmination of over a hundred mechs from the Gundam universe, and the sheer joy of weaving around in giant mech robots is immensely satisfying. While multiplayer is where the meat of Gundam Versus lies, the single player is surprisingly robust. You can choose to play solo or with up to two other AI players. The game pits you against waves of enemies where you’ll be dodging, tackling and fighting tons of other mechs. You can also just fight against a team of other Gundam enemies, and hone your skills. There’s ...
The Sands Before Time – Assassin’s Creed: Origins – Review
I feel like I’ve waited a really long time to say this – Assassin’s Creed Origins is fantastic game, and not just that, it’s easily among the best games this year. After the last few entries in the series, I had pretty much given up hope. It was hard to imagine the series coming back from Syndicate’s dull gameplay and narrative, or living up to the graphical spectacle (not considering the bugs) of Unity. However, Assassin’s Creed: Origins not only fixes any issues I had with the series, it goes a few steps further and makes so many useful changes in gameplay design and narrative structure, making this really feel like a new start for the franchise. There’s so much I love about Assassin’s Creed: Origins that I don’t even know where to begin. This was the first time in months that I di...
Call Of Duty: World War 2 – Review
Taking a break from its venture into the future, Call Of Duty returns back to World War 2 with the latest entry in the series. And you know what, Call Of Duty: World War 2 is still a ton of fun. Regardless of what you come to Call Of Duty for, you’re more likely to find something you like, be it the spectacular campaign, frenetic multiplayer, or the co-operative Nazi Zombies mode. I’ve enjoyed Call Of Duty campaigns for the most part, even the futuristic ones. They might not tell the most thoughtful of stories, but they offer a fun 6-8 hour ride that never fails to entertain. It’s easy to jump in and get through, and adds significant value to the overall package. The same stands true for Call Of Duty: World War 2’s campaign. It’s tightly paced and tells the tale of bravery, camaraderie, an...
Killing Yourself To Live – Echo – Review
When I had first seen Echo, I imagined it to be somewhat similar to last year’s Hitman reboot. Maybe it was the stark white colors of the levels or the emphasis on spatial awareness. What’s definitely common is that you’ll be killing. It’s the way you kill and the consequences of your actions that set Echo apart from any other game you’ve played. You play as En, who has waken up from stasis and is seeking to bring back to life a loved one. In her quest, she lands on The Palace, a place of ancient power and technology. As she enters the Palace, she activates something beyond her power, which sets off a security system that learns from her actions and then uses it to kill her. And that’s the core of Echo, making it irresistibly addicting and compelling. The AI in the palace is constantly try...
The Four Kings Casino And Slots – Review
Described as a rich, social online multiplayer casino gaming experience, Digital Leisure’s The Four Kings Casino and Slots (which is available for PC, MAC and PS4) comes packed with features that immerse players into the exciting world of gambling without the hassle of actually having to leave the house. At its core, the social experience provides online gamblers with a place to spend free chips on some of their favourite games all the while providing a platform to meet new people (and show off some of their hard-earned in-game rewards). The Four Kings Casino looks to provide their audience with the royal treatment, and in many ways, they succeed quite royally. Let’s break down what The Four Kings can offer you. Graphics – 9.5/10 Featuring quite a stylized approach to graphics, The F...
Could It BE Any More Optimized? – Destiny 2 PC Review
PC gamers had to wait for almost 2 months, but Destiny 2 is finally here. After missing out on the first title, players on PC can finally team up with their friends in Bungie’s amazingly well-crafted sci-fi shooter and take the fight to the Cabal. And the Fallen. And the Hive. And the Taken. You get the point. One of my first thoughts, and that sucked me into the game was that at its core, it seems like a weird love affair between Halo and Borderlands, two games I’ve loved for a long time. Halo’s sci-fi inspirations can be seen in the world and enemies of Destiny 2, and while it’s not as quirky as Borderlands, it has its own charming personality. The result is an incredible experience that reminds you of old gems and simultaneously immerses you in its universe and c...
Chaos;Child – Review
Visual novels can often feel hastily put together, and even cheap at times. So, when a good one comes along, it’s really easy to spot it and also see why it’s good. Chaos;Child is a fantastic visual novel, with high production values, and tells a harrowing tale that’s intriguing and heartbreaking at the same time. It’s a sequel to Chaos;Head, but for those willing to jump into Chaos;Child, you do not need to have played the previous game. After a devastating earthquake hits Shibuya, Chaos;Child entails events that occur six years after the incident. There’s some uncertainty about the cause of the earthquake, and in it’s aftermath, teens have been to known to suffer from Chaos Child Syndrome, a form of PTSD. You follow Takuru Miyashiro, head of the high school newspaper club, as you investi...
Portal Knights – Review
Keen Games’ Portal Knights aims to target the audience that loves Minecraft, but would probably enjoy a bigger focus on the story and better graphics from the ground up. And they do all of that while still offering the same levels of freedom and creativity in designing massive worlds, where sky is often the limit – unless you break it! You start off with a simple character creator, and select from a basic assortment of classes. The premise is simple – after the world is torn apart by the Fracture, you’re tasked with visiting the different fragments by means of portals, and try to restore peace. It’s a pretty straightforward premise that facilitates the core gameplay. The game sets you free almost immediately, and you can choose to either chase down different worlds and discover...
Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus – Review
Wolfenstein 2: The Old Colossus doesn’t take long to remind us about the kind of game it is – It’s ultra violent & fast paced, while still managing to create heartfelt moments among personable characters in an oppressive world. Building up on the prequel in almost every way, Wolfenstein 2 delivers a fantastic shooter wrapped around a compelling narrative. You once again play as BJ Blazkowicz, and early moments of the game give some insight into his childhood. You get to see the kind of upbringing Blazkowicz was given, and the brief time that’s shown between him and his father make for some shocking moments. Soon after, you pick up exactly where the last game left off, and find yourself in a hospital barely recovered from his wounds. And then ensues a spree of Nazi killing, the li...
Tooth And Tail – Review
Real Time Strategy is not an easy genre to get into, and Pocketwatch Games is completely aware of the fact. With Tooth And Tail they offer an easy to approach, yet fun to dig into RTS experience. And don’t let the overarching theme and flashy visuals fool you. Underneath the squabbles of the animal kingdom, Tooth and Tail actually tells a grim tale of strife among various factions. While Tooth and Tail is light on the RTS mechanics, it’s heavy on the tone and setting. You play as different factions represented by different animals, and are fighting for survival. The narrative is presented in the form of a Civil War, and is strongly reminiscent of the Russian Revolution. It takes on a pretty dark tone, with you needing to eat your enemies to sustain your armies. Riots and wars ensue, and wh...
Ruiner – Review
Ruiner comes in at a great time when people are hungry for games with a cyberpunk setting and there aren’t too many good ones in the market right now. Ruiner takes inspirations from the likes of Bladerunner & Ghost In The Shell, and adds on top of it a layer of fast, frenetic combat that is as challenging as it is satisfying. The plot is rather simple – you’re out to kill guys who have kidnapped your brother, with the voice of a woman being your only source of direction. It’s the setting itself that’s really unique, filled with tons of neat details, and presented really well. The color palette is vibrant, and the mix of industrial-techno look is fascinating. There are occasional darker sections that can be a pain to navigate, but they’re are often really small zones, and hardly e...
Final Fantasy IX – Review
Playing Final Fantasy IX immediately brings back memories of being a young 15 year old. And not because I played a lot of Final Fantasy back. Actually I didn’t even play many video games back then. Final Fantasy IX takes me back to a place of pure wonder and fascination, and that’s where FFIX shines. It’s a lovingly crafted tale of adventure in a mystical land filled with wonder and fantasy. And for my first time playing Final Fantasy IX, I am surprised to realize that a 17 year old game might actually be my game of the year in 2017. Everything about Final Fantasy IX withstands the test of time, and some minor tweaks make it an easy to enjoy experience on the Playstation 4. You start off as part of a pirate crew trying to infiltrate a castle and kidnap the Princess. Turns out that the Prin...