Mortal Kombat represents more than a game: it has taken on something close to a counterculture within our industry. It is an I.P. that has consistently laughed in the face of censorship boards, and has never compromised on delivering the unfiltered carnage of close combat. In fact, this franchise is literally (partly) responsible for why the ESRB rating system exists today. Continue reading Mortal Kombat 11 – Review
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Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Review
First off, this review is spoiler-free, apart from the introduction. The screenshots are mostly from the first area, and I’ve tried to avoid even the tiniest reveal past the start of the game. Please go on and read without fear of something being spoiled for you. I’ve made sure of this.
Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 Review
It seems like an eternity since I was last called to service as a Division Agent. It was set shortly after Black Friday, 2015, a date that can’t be erased from my memory. This was the first time I was called to save people and even humanity from a mortally dangerous virus unleashed in the heart of New York on that busy Black Friday. Continue reading Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 Review
One Piece: World Seeker – Review
When I first heard of One Piece: World Seeker, I remember thinking it was about time they brought one of Shonen Jump’s most widely-beloved exports to gaming. Unbeknownst to me, the now eight hundred and seventy-three episode anime has actually ventured into our industry numerous times over the last nineteen years. Some quick research revealed that One Piece has inspired several beat ‘em ups, fighting games, turn-based JRPG’s, action-adventure games, and even a baseball game. Continue reading One Piece: World Seeker – Review
Devil May Cry 5 Review: So Stylish, Very Thrilling, & Too Dull
Devil May Cry: an epic, polarizing series that began in 2001, had a terrible sequel in 2003, fought back with 2005’s worthy third entry, and then went missing in action-gaming after 2007’s well-received DMC 4. Some 12 years later the series is back to deliver the authentic stylized madness fans have been waiting for. So is DMC 5 worthy? Is it brilliant? Is it a must play? Well, you must read on to find out! Continue reading Devil May Cry 5 Review: So Stylish, Very Thrilling, & Too Dull
Crackdown 3 – Campaign Review
The past months paint a bleak picture of the high-budget gaming scene following a frighteningly long list of disappointments. Players finally got their hands on the games that have been stimulating their salivary glands for months – or even years – since their announcement, yet the final products only seemed to widen the chasm between publishers and us as consumers deeper and deeper. Continue reading Crackdown 3 – Campaign Review
Far Cry: New Dawn Review
Far Cry: New Dawn is the latest installment in a series that recently turned fourteen years old. New Dawn is not a DLC; it might be considered as an expansion of Far Cry 5 since it continues that story but I think a sequel is a better word to describe it.
God Eater 3 Review: Low Effort Manic Monster Munchin’
I’d never played a God Eater before this third entry. I’d seen them on Steam, but they were all low-quality handheld console ports. Yuck! Finally, with God Eater 3, we have an entry developed for PC claiming high-quality visuals, fast-paced combat, and a serious story! Continue reading God Eater 3 Review: Low Effort Manic Monster Munchin’
Genesis Alpha One Review: Lifeless as the Vacuum of Space
There was once a time when I dreamed of designing video games; I think most gamers do as kids. While this dream ultimately evolved into working in IT, it still left me with a soft spot for indie games/studios. I am usually a bit more forgiving when independent titles lack a little polish, so long as the core framework is there. Genesis Alpha One both captivated me and tried my patience at the same time. Genesis Alpha One is a Resource Management/ FPS game where your one goal is to find a Genesis candidate and start life anew. You are the last hope for humanity, but after the journey… are we even still human? Continue reading Genesis Alpha One Review: Lifeless as the Vacuum of Space
Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition – Review
The Tales of, or just Tales, series has always occupied something of a strange blind spot in the résumés of even the most hardened JRPG fans in the West, and I am no exception. Indeed, these games have faithfully preserved so many of the most recognisable motifs of this genre through release after release. Yet, somehow, they have slipped under my radar time and time again. Continue reading Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition – Review