Absolum is a roguelike beat ’em up, and given the genre’s arcade roots, it’s a very sensible combination. The constant cycle of death and restarting the campaign, once fueled by quarters, is now reimagined through runs, unlockable upgrades, and character-specific quests. It’s a smart evolution that honors the spirit of old-school brawlers while embracing the resurgence of roguelikes. Continue reading Absolum – DSOGaming Review
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Sonic Racing: Crossworlds – DSOGaming PC Review
In a cramped year for Kart racers (Kirby, Mario, Garfield?), Sega delivers Sonic Racing: Crossworlds and in doing so, delivers arguably the genre’s finest experience this year (Kirby hasn’t dropped yet but the first game was regarded as rather average, we will see what Nintendo pulls off but either way it’s not on PC and this is). Continue reading Sonic Racing: Crossworlds – DSOGaming PC Review
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance PC Review
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is an excellent revival of Sega’s classic ninja series, crafted by Lizardcube. This reboot mixes in a fun Metroidvania-lite experience that lasts around 10 hours if you’re not going for 100% completion. For this review, I spent 14 hours with the game, collecting some extras and secret content without fully completing it.
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Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven Review: Old-School Charms
I was on my third playthrough. I began a familiar quest, but this time I realized I could enlist the help of an entirely different character and bypass a particularly challenging section. This is an example of the delightful surprises that kept me engaged with Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven for three playthroughs, unlocking all achievements. Indeed, throughout my time playing, I continued to be amazed by the intelligent game design, smart balance, and fantastic pacing of the entire experience. I adore this game; please allow me to tell you why. Continue reading Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven Review: Old-School Charms
Starfield Review: A Galactic Letdown
Here we are five months after the release of Starfield, but I just finished my review. This delay is because Starfield has been a significant slog to get through. Simply put, over my 100+ hours, there have been a handful of excellent moments mixed with a whole universe saturated by shallow and bland content. If you can’t tell already, this review isn’t going to be very favorable. Continue reading Starfield Review: A Galactic Letdown
Shadow Gambit : The Cursed Crew PC Review
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Developer Mimimi Games has given us some excellent games, such as 2016’s Shadow Tactics and 2020’s Desperados III. Mimimi’s next game is finally here: Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew. I actually played through Desperados III and all its DLC right before playing Shadow Gambit, so it’s nice to be able to make a fresh comparison. How well does it stack up to the previous games? Let’s find out. Continue reading Shadow Gambit : The Cursed Crew PC Review
Aliens Dark Descent PC Review
Intro
As a huge Aliens fan, I’m always excited to see a new game in this universe. This time around we get Aliens: Dark Descent, a real-time, squad-based tactical game, developed by Tindalos Interactive. Continue reading Aliens Dark Descent PC Review
Diablo IV Review: A Homecoming
It was June 2000. I was seventeen years old. School just got out for the summer. Then Diablo II unleashed upon the PC gaming world. My dear dad (rest his soul) generously bought several copies of the game for my friends and me. We spent the summer having LAN parties at my house, trying to overcome evil, one mouse click at a time. Those were the days. Continue reading Diablo IV Review: A Homecoming
Star Wars Jedi Survivor PC Review
When Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order was released back in 2019, I wasn’t initially very interested in it. I ended up getting it at a good price and enjoyed it, so I’ve been looking forward to Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. After 30 hours spent playing through the story and some side content, here are my thoughts. Continue reading Star Wars Jedi Survivor PC Review
Resident Evil 4 2023 PC Review
I’ve always enjoyed the Resident Evil series. I played the first games years ago on my PS1 and Resident Evil 4 on my PC when it was released in 2007. Even though I played through RE4 a few times back then, it’s been around 18 years since I’ve touched it. Continue reading Resident Evil 4 2023 PC Review