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Oh My Godheads – Review
I’ve always enjoyed couch co-op games, even more so since I moved in with my partner and wanted to play more games with her and with friends who would come over. Oh My Godheads has been an absolutely delightful addition to our collective gaming experience simply because of how easy it is to just jump in, pick a game mode, and have an incredibly fun couch-multiplayer experience. If you’ve played the likes of Bomb Squad, Oh My Godheads will feel somewhat familiar. The twist here is that you’ll be playing with “Godheads”, who often have personalities of their own. An easy example is the game-mode, Capture The Godhead, a twist on the standard Capture The Flag where the flag is a Godhead who will actively resist capture while the other team tries to steal the head away from you. Different Godhe...
Dead Rising 4: Frank’s Big Package – Review
Dead Rising has always been about slaughtering legions of the undead with the wackiest of weapons, and the latest entry in the series doubles down on that with bigger arenas, better weapons, and a badass-er attitude. Let’s take a look at how well the latest entry in the zombie apocalypse slaughter-play-house does in our Dead Rising 4 review. The game is set in Williamette, Colorado, which had also hosted the previous zombie breakout, and takes place during Christmas time, around the central mall where the populace had crowded to in order to satiate consumerism. The mystery in the game revolves around the fact that the citizens of Williamette were supposed to have been vaccinated, and yet got infected. This calls for series veteran Frank West, and his sidekick Vivk Chu to uncover the shady ...
Review: MSI GV62 7RE Gaming Laptop
We’ve already seen some high end devices from MSI like the GTX 1060 Stealth Pro, Raider Pro with GTX 1070, and even a budget laptop with the GTX 1050 Leopard Pro. Today we have with us another budget notebook in the form of the GV62 7RE which comes with a GTX 1050Ti, putting it on the higher end of the entry level spectrum. Let’s find out how much of an improvement it brings to the lineup. Tech Specs Processor Intel Core i7-7700HQ RAM 8GB DDR4 Display 15.6-inch FHD 1080p Graphics Card GTX 1050Ti 4GB Storage 128GB SSD + 1TB HDD Ports USB 3.0, USB 2.0, USB Type-C Thunderbolt, HDMI, 3.5mm audio, LAN, SD Card Reader, miniDP The MSI GV62 7RE packs an Intel Core i7-7700HQ Kaby Lake processor along with a GTX 1050Ti inside, accompanied by 8GB of DDR4 RAM. Along with this, there’...
The Flame In The Flood – Review
There’s something strangely serene about The Flame In The Flood. Don’t get me wrong, it’s tough as nails, brutally harsh and unforgiving. However, the way it presents itself and the loneliness of your situation gives way to some really affecting moments in between the time you’re fighting the elements and nature itself. At its core, The Flame In The Flood is a procedurally generated survival game, where you play as a young girl and her dog companion. You’re trying to stay alive after a river floods vast sections of the mainland. The nature of the flooding or the river itself is never really made clear. Society and infrastructure seems to have crumbled, and you need to forage in order to sustain yourself. Since most of the land has been taken over by the river, small islands have cropped up...
Review: Dell Inspiron 7577 Gaming Laptop
As part of the updated Dell Inspiron 15 7000 series, we recently reviewed the Inspiron 7567 which, albeit a few issues was quite an impressive machine. Dell has added yet another, improved member to the series, the Inspiron 7577 which brings a lot of potential to the table. Let’s check it out, shall we? Processor Intel Core i7-7700HQ RAM 16GB DDR4 Display 15.6-inch FHD 1080 IPS Graphics Card GTX 1060 6GB MaxQ Storage 256GB SSD + 1TB HDD Ports USB 3.0, USB Type-C Thunderbolt, HDMI, 3.5mm audio, LAN Battery 56 Whr The Dell Inspiron 15 7577 packs an Intel Core i7-7700HQ processor and a GTX 1060 6GB with MaxQ Technology inside, accompanied by 16 gigs of DDR4 RAM, and a 256-GB SSD along with a 1 TB HDD for your storage needs. The display has been upgraded to a Full HD 1920 x 1080 I...
Cat Quest – Review
Cat Quest is an immediately catchy game. It looks and feels great, even with its initial simplicity. And it builds up on early foundations in impressive ways to keep the game enjoyable till the very end. Cat Quest is an technically an open world role playing game, but with a much tighter focus. You set forth into Felingrad in search of your kidnapped sister. Along the way you meet many colorful characters across varied locations, all brimming with charm and wonder. However, don’t let the beauty of the world deceive you, because Cat Quest is heavy on combat, and tons of RPG mechanics. You have your regular hack and slash weapons, complimented by magical spells. Spells regenerate as you use melee combat, and this leads to a great mix of magic and melee, all the while dodging and weaving betw...
Slayaway Camp – Review
Slayaway Camp revels in its old school horror tropes mixed with a vibrant aesthetic that gives way to a fantastic puzzle game. Available now for the PC, PS4 and mobile devices, Slayaway Camp is developed by Blue Wizard Digital. You play as Skullface, a serial murderer, intent on killing innocent victims at Slayaway Camp. You slide your way around levels, trying to reach your targets, and then make your way out via a portal. The game gradually introduces new twists and interesting mechanics that keep the gameplay interesting. Even when you feel like you’ve figured out what the game is all about, the developers manage to throw in some new ideas your way. You’ll eventually be taking on multiple targets, while trying to avoid cops, and it becomes a lot like navigating a maze. While the game sh...
Review: Xbox One S
The wait has been long, but we finally have a version of the Xbox One that I can get behind. Though it’s been available globally for about a year, the Xbox One S was launched in India last month. It is an improvement over the original Xbox One in almost every way, and will be the main console pushed by Microsoft as its predecessor sails off into the sunset. At their core, the Xbox One S and the Xbox One are essentially the same console, but Microsoft has made a number of significant changes. The One S is much more compact and better looking, more so than the original ever was. It also adds support for 4K (not native) and HDR, breathing new life into your games and video content. This is also the only console that plays 4K Blu-Ray, making it one of the better options for people lookin...
High Speed Stumble – Sonic Forces – Review
Sonic Forces is a strange mash-up of great ideas with poor execution. The premise is simple, and definitely shows signs of excellence. You play as your own custom made character, and set out to defeat Eggman. And Sonic Forces sure has a great look to it, and truly feels inspired. Sadly, where the game lets you down is in its speed – it’s a bit too fast for it’s own good. Let’s talk about the good first, because there is a lot here to really like about Sonic Forces. The character customization is really well done. There are a good variety of options to pick from, and the level of customization is outright wacky. So wacky in-fact that you’d find it hard to make a plain looking character. Tinkering with the character creator and making my own Sonic themed character is an absolute deligh...
Absolver – Review
Of all the fighting games I’ve played so far, Absolver stands out in many ways. And just to make it clear, Absolver is not a fighting game like Street Fighter, but more like For Honor, only with a greater focus on hand to hand combat rather than weapons. It’s purely melee based combat. What makes it stand out is the immense depth to its combat system, and the sheer satisfaction in trying to learn and master it. You play as one of many prospects who has been tasked to go forth and fight bosses in the world. You pick a class of fighting and keep learning new skills and moves that compliment your style of combat. The single player campaign is short, and the story is confusing. It’s essentially a lengthy training mission, and does an excellent job of teaching you the intricacies of Absolver’s ...
Hidden Agenda – Review
To those acquainted with Supermassive’s previous title, Until Dawn, some elements of Hidden Agenda are instantly familiar. It’s a choice driven game, with a strong emphasis on the story, and rather impressive motion capture. However, Hidden Agenda is also a game that you can play with friends, and the primary way of controlling it is through your smartphone. As part of the PlayLink suite of games, Hidden Agenda requires you to install a companion app, which controls and navigates the game. You can play the game solo if you want to, or you can play it with friends, with everyone making choices via their phones. The app is really easy to install and the overall setup is fairly simple. This makes this a compelling party game, where players can easily join in, and player choices shape the game...
Forza Motorsport 7 – Review
In many ways Forza Motorsport 7 feels like a true return to form for the franchise. After seeing decline in quality over the past few entries, Forza Motorsport 7 fixes any complaints that fans have had, while also going the extra mile in adding new features and overall improvements that greatly benefit the franchise. The driving is the obvious star of the show and is among the best in class simulation racing you could find right now. Everything down to the very last detail has been painfully recreated, and a lot of it can be vastly customized. The incredible roster of cars and tracks not only feels great but also looks stunning. There are a few missed opportunities, especially the decision to stick only with real life tracks, which detract from the overall experience. After this many year...