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Soulcalibur VI Review – Honed and Sharpened

James MitchellOctober 21, 2018

When you pull up a list of the best games ever (as determined by critics) on MetaCritic or GameRankings, you’ll notice that Soulcalibur for the Dreamcast almost...

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Review – Keeping Up With The Times

Ewan RoxburghOctober 18, 2018

Booting up a new Call of Duty game often conjures up a feeling of deja vu. Part of me is teleported back in time to 2009, playing hours on end of Modern Warfare...

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Starlink: Battle For Atlas Review – The Star Fox Show

Shannon GrixtiOctober 15, 2018

When I played Starlink at E3, I was incredibly optimistic that it could be the best toys-to-life game (from a gameplay point of view). Playing through the game ...

9

Assassin’s Creed Odyssey Review – An Absolute Wonder To Discover

James MitchellOctober 1, 2018

Assassin’s Creed Origins was a huge triumph for Ubisoft. After releasing a game once a year (sometimes three, even) for seven years, the Assassin’s Creed brand ...

8

Valkyria Chronicles 4 – A Turn In The Right Direction

Matthew ZimmariSeptember 24, 2018

There’s something to be said about a game that combines a comic-book aesthetic with a JRPG-styled story and throws in large doses of WWII allegories in at liber...

8

FIFA 19 Review – A Change Is Here

Shannon GrixtiSeptember 19, 2018

FIFA is always an interesting game to review. With every iteration, there's minor changes that always have a major impact on how the game plays. Both on and off...

7

Transference Review – Not Quite Transcendent

James MitchellSeptember 19, 2018

From the moment that Transference was announced, I was intrigued. The project was first revealed last year and claimed to be a VR supported thriller but also an...

8

Shadow Of The Tomb Raider Review – A Fitting End

Brodie GibbonsSeptember 10, 2018

Games are a strange beast sometimes. Were it not for Lara Croft paving the way forward for spelunkers all over, there'd be no Nathan Drake. On the other hand, i...

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Marvel’s Spider-Man Review – The Best Superhero Game Yet

Brodie GibbonsSeptember 5, 2018

'With great power, there must also come great responsibility.' It's the mantra that has underpinned the entire Spider-Man ethos. It is a lasting reminder tha...

9

Guacamelee! 2 Review – Meximum Adventure

Ewan RoxburghSeptember 4, 2018

Few games have the unique charm of the Guacamelee series. I'm incredibly thankful it is, in fact, now a series. Of course, I always hoped the independent DrinkB...

7

Strange Brigade Review – A Mixed Chest Of Treasure

James MitchellAugust 28, 2018

I’ve always felt a bit of a gap in the market that was left when Left 4 Dead wasn’t ported over to the current generation of consoles. Games where you can play ...

5

We Happy Few Review – A Beautiful Disaster

Brodie GibbonsAugust 21, 2018

It's when the Joy, the hallucinogenic pill at the core of the We Happy Few experience, wears off that the curtain drops and the colourful facades fall away, rev...

Don’t Watch The New Metro Exodus Trailer Alone At Night

Ewan RoxburghAugust 21, 2018

The third game in the Metro series, Metro Exodus, has received a new trailer during Gamescom, but it's not for the faint of heart. The franchise is known for it...

9

Overcooked 2 Review – Deliciously Delectable

James MitchellAugust 7, 2018

As a concept, Overcooked is simple, but ridiculously fun. There's a wealth of co-op games available, especially on the Switch these days, but none are as fast p...

6

Danger Zone 2 Review – A Hint Of Chaos

Josh LackJuly 18, 2018

Three Fields has slowly stepped up their releases, getting closer to their legacy while at Criterion on the Burnout series. Danger Zone 2 is the strongest step ...

6

The Crew 2 Review – Boredom Without Boundaries

Brodie GibbonsJuly 2, 2018

Games under the Ubisoft banner typically have big open worlds that are absolutely brimming with things to do. I've never played an Assassin's Creed or Far Cry g...

7

The Awesome Adventures Of Captain Spirit Review – An Okay Adventure

Brodie GibbonsJune 26, 2018

There's a lot of adoration that surrounds Life is Strange. It was a charming coming of age story that, while tackling a number of taboos, managed to hit a lot o...

7

Vampyr Review – Too Much Drink

James MitchellJune 17, 2018

Vampyr sees you taking on the role of Jonathan Reid in the year 1918. Reid is a doctor renowned for his work with blood transfusions who previously worked as a ...

6

SEGA Mega Drive Classics Review – Nostalgia Packed

James MitchellMay 28, 2018

SEGA Mega Drive Classics is a collection that you’ve probably already played before, and probably a collection you’ve sampled prior on the previous generation o...

9

Detroit: Become Human Review – A Stunning Story Of Oppression

Brodie GibbonsMay 24, 2018

David Cage has a long and storied past in regards to his contributions to the industry both inside and out of his games. Not a lot of it is positive as his work...

9

God Of War Review – A Cinematic Masterpiece

Shannon GrixtiApril 12, 2018

When it comes to reinventing game franchises, 2018’s God of War is about as drastic as it gets. The original three God of War games were all critical and commer...

9

Far Cry 5 Review – A Bliss-filled Retreat

Toby BergerMarch 26, 2018

Far Cry 5 is bonkers. It’s a game that lives and dies on its insanity through moment to moment gameplay, and is an excellent evolution of what has become one of...

8

A Way Out Review – A Thoughtful Adventure

Brodie GibbonsMarch 25, 2018

Without venturing far from the concept of his previous directorial effort, Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, the filmmaking adept Josef Fares leans heavily on his s...

9

Yakuza 6: The Song Of Life Review – Charming And Addictive

Brad LongMarch 22, 2018

SEGA’s Yakuza series reminds me a lot of Nintendo’s Mario series. Sure, the themes are completely different, and were made with completely different audiences i...

7

Devil May Cry HD Collection Review – 66.6% Quality

James MitchellMarch 20, 2018

Devil May Cry has long been one of my favourite franchises, mixing fast paced action with stylish cinematics. The series has been on a sort of break for a while...

9

Ni No Kuni 2: Revenant Kingdom Review – Wholesome Goodness

Josh LackMarch 20, 2018

It's been a long time between drinks for the Studio Ghibli influenced Ni no Kuni series, with Wrath of the White Witch releasing on PS3 way back in 2011. Here L...

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Assassin’s Creed Rogue Remastered Review – Modest Remaster

James MitchellMarch 19, 2018

Assassin’s Creed Rogue was a bit of a surprise for me. I expected it to be a bit of a half assed cash grab designed to get people to buy two Assassin’s Creed ga...

8

Attack On Titan 2 Review – Confident And Enjoyable Titan-Slaying

Toby BergerMarch 16, 2018

Omega Force’s first foray into tackling the Attack on Titan universe two years ago was a solid effort, marred by inconsistencies in narrative content and a gene...

8

Burnout Paradise Remastered Review – Still Stellar

Brodie GibbonsMarch 15, 2018

Let's talk about the elephant planted firmly in the middle of the room, and it's a sentiment that'll be echoed ad nauseam throughout the annals of time. If noth...

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Assassin’s Creed Origins: The Curse of the Pharaohs DLC Review – Holiday in Thebes

Josh LackMarch 12, 2018

Assassin's Creed: Origins hit shelves six months ago with a bang. In the latest DLC (which is the largest to be released so far), we're catching up with Bayek f...

7

Moss Review – An Enchanting Storybook

James MitchellFebruary 28, 2018

When first announced at E3 2017, Moss intrigued me. It wasn’t a port, a sequel, or a weird fishing spin-off. It was an original tale that looked cute but differ...

5

Metal Gear Survive Review – Not The Fittest

James MitchellFebruary 26, 2018

When Metal Gear Survive was first announced, it was hard not to roll my eyes. At the time, Survival games had arguably hit their peak, with games like RUST and ...

8

Fe Review – Truly Shines

Brodie GibbonsFebruary 16, 2018

Stick it to the Man was a quirky laugh out loud platforming game where a man awakens from a coma with sixteen-foot spaghetti arm protruding from his scalp. It w...

7

Dynasty Warriors 9 Review – A Spotty Reinvention

James MitchellFebruary 13, 2018

Back in the day, I used to really enjoy the Dynasty Warriors series. There was something really appealing about overcoming many enemies in a seemingly impossibl...

6

Kingdom Come: Deliverance Review – An Ambitious Adventure

James MitchellFebruary 13, 2018

Realism in games is a funny thing. We strive to achieve it with almost every major release, but sometimes I don’t think we realise what we want. Kingdom Come: D...

6

Digimon: Cyber Sleuth Hacker’s Memory Review – More Of The Same

Steven ImpsonFebruary 12, 2018

The Digimon franchise never hit the same heights of popularity as its monster collecting contemporaries, but has succeeded in consistently maintaining its own o...

9

Celeste Review – Challenging And Magical

Brodie GibbonsFebruary 12, 2018

It's hard not to draw some comparison between Hellblade and Celeste. Not as games, of course, they couldn't be more dissimilar in that regard. But as a window i...

7

Dissidia Final Fantasy NT Review – A Genuine Love Letter

James MitchellFebruary 1, 2018

I was surprised with just how much time I spent with the Dissidia games when they released on the PSP. While incredibly unorthodox in the way they treat combat,...

9

Shadow Of The Colossus Review – Enhanced Beyond Belief

Shannon GrixtiJanuary 30, 2018

I’ll be honest, I played Shadow of the Colossus on PS2 when it first came out but I lost interest some ways in. The general premise intrigued me but I just felt...

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Dragon Ball FighterZ Review – Diverse And Accessible

Brodie GibbonsJanuary 30, 2018

Pokemon wasn't the only show of a morning that'd have kids waking up too early and slurping down cereal in front of the morning aerobics. Dragon Ball Z was, and...

8

Lost Sphear Review – Stroll Down Memory Lane

Josh LackJanuary 29, 2018

The developers of the little jRPG I Am Setsuna, which released in 2016, are back 18 months later with Lost Sphear. Fans of their previous release know exactly w...

8

UFC 3 Review – Swingin’ Like A Screen Door

Brodie GibbonsJanuary 25, 2018

As someone who has never been in a honest to goodness dust-up in my life, I couldn't imagine the stones it takes to step into the octagon and face down madmen w...

8

Monster Hunter: World Review – A World Of Possibilities

Matthew ZimmariJanuary 25, 2018

You are part of the Fifth Fleet, traversing the seas and heading to the New World as you track the crossing of an Elder Dragon. Sent by the Research Commission ...

6

The Inpatient Review – Tense But Lacking Scares

James MitchellJanuary 23, 2018

The Inpatient serves as a prequel to the events of Until Dawn. Taking place roughly sixty or so years before the events of the main game, you are put into the r...

6

AO Tennis Review – Hit And Miss

Shannon GrixtiJanuary 19, 2018

I’m a massive tennis fan, but I’d be lying if I said that I wasn’t both excited and a little worried when I saw that the first next-gen tennis game would be dev...

6

Doom VFR Review – Hell Should Wait

James MitchellDecember 2, 2017

When Bethesda announced support for the major VR platforms, I was elated. Their brands have always been some of my favourites and DOOM was one of their stronges...

8

Ashes Cricket Review – Nice Gary!

Dean MilheNovember 16, 2017

The Ashes. Australia v England in 5 gruelling test matches. One of cricket’s biggest rivalries, perhaps only surpassed by the intense passion of the India v Pak...

8

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 Review – Flawed Fun

Mehdi ZadnaneNovember 14, 2017

Tons of licensed properties later, the LEGO franchise returns to the Marvel universe as the Avengers and the rest of the world unite to face their greatest thre...

8

Star Wars Battlefront II Review – Battle in the Stars

Toby BergerNovember 14, 2017

EDITOR'S NOTE: This review contains words by James (Single Player) and Toby (Multiplayer). Toby flew to San Francisco for the multiplayer review event as a gues...

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Call of Duty WWII Review – The King Is Back

Brodie GibbonsNovember 8, 2017

It's been a big year for nostalgia. Crash Bandicoot played on the fond memories of gamers and had a banner year, selling better than anyone could have expected....

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Need for Speed Payback Review – A Middle-of-the-Road Affair

Damian FilipponeNovember 8, 2017

For a game that prides itself on the thrill of the open road and larger-than-life set pieces, Need for Speed Payback still manages to be disappointingly lacklus...

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Horizon Zero Dawn: The Frozen Wilds Review – Taste of Winter

Josh LackNovember 7, 2017

Horizon made a huge impact 8 months ago, creating a beautiful open world full of interesting experiences. The Frozen Wilds takes us to an isolated winter wonder...

9

Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus Review – A Story Worth Telling

James MitchellOctober 29, 2017

I never thought I’d be sitting here writing about how my favourite thing about the new Wolfenstein game was that it had a fantastic story and characters. Wolfen...

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Assassin’s Creed Origins Review – A Return To Form

Brodie GibbonsOctober 26, 2017

Since the release of Black Flag, arguably the last great entry in the Assassin's Creed franchise, the property as a whole has laboured. Intrigue washed over me ...

7

GT Sport Review – A Fresh Step

Matthew ZimmariOctober 23, 2017

As a kid, I was never a huge fan of the Gran Turismo games. At the time the cars and tracks looked awesome and realistic but I was never a fan of realistic driv...

7

South Park: The Fractured But Whole Review – Hold Onto Your Butts

Brodie GibbonsOctober 16, 2017

When The Stick of Truth came out, it was so groundbreakingly unashamed to not only step over the lines of political correctness, but to ram raid it with a train...

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The Evil Within 2 Review – An Entirely Different Beast

James MitchellOctober 16, 2017

On paper, I was a little bit worried about The Evil Within 2. It was announced and revealed a mere four months prior to it’s release. Shinji Mikami was involved...

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Middle-Earth Shadow Of War Review – A Monumental Experience

Brodie GibbonsOctober 5, 2017

Shadow of War marks the second time we take the reins of Talion, or "The Ranger" as he's often referred to by fearful orcs. Though his overarching goal to forge...

7

Marvel VS Capcom Infinite Review – Lacking Character

Matthew ZimmariSeptember 29, 2017

When I was a kid I remember having a bunch of action figures from different TV shows and games. I’d play with them altogether and concoct crazy storylines that ...

8

Dishonored: Death of the Outsider Review – Worth A Shot

Mehdi ZadnaneSeptember 26, 2017

It's hard to imagine that it's been a year since we first started playing Arkane's Dishonored 2, but just a mere 10 month's later, we return to the era of Kaldw...

9

FIFA 18 Review – Improvements All Round

Shannon GrixtiSeptember 21, 2017

FIFA is an interesting franchise. You’re either somebody who picks it up every single year, knowing that most of the changes will be minor or you’re somebody wh...

8

Destiny 2 Review – Sweet, Precious Loot

Brodie GibbonsSeptember 20, 2017

During my first fortnight with the game, I've taken three characters through the game's story, slaved through countless Nightfalls, finished the raid twice and ...

8

Knack 2 Review – An Old Relic Learns Some Modern Tricks

Josh LackSeptember 5, 2017

After a disappointingly basic introduction to Knack at the launch of the PS4, the team at Sony Japan headed by Mark Cerny finally deliver on what we saw glimpse...

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Life Is Strange: Before The Storm (Ep1) Review – It’s Great To Be Back

Seamus MullinsSeptember 3, 2017

Going into Life is Strange: Before the Storm, I was excited and apprehensive. When the original came out over two years ago it blew me away with its relatable t...

8

Everybody’s Golf Review – An Old Friend Returns

Josh LackAugust 29, 2017

It's been four years since the long running series graced Playstation consoles and the simply titled Everybody's Golf does a great job reminding people why the ...

9

Sonic Mania Review – A Return To Former Glory

Matthew ZimmariAugust 23, 2017

In a year where everything old is new again, it seems fitting that one of gaming’s oldest franchises gets a new lease of life. Sonic Mania isn’t just another So...

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Uncharted: The Lost Legacy Review – A Great Standalone Adventure

Shannon GrixtiAugust 17, 2017

Uncharted: The Lost Legacy is set sometime after Uncharted 4 with Nate’s former love interest (and resident treasure hunter), Chloe Frazer teaming up with Uncha...

8

Agents of Mayhem Review – Run and Gun Fun

Damian FilipponeAugust 15, 2017

At first glance, the vibrantly spirited heroes and villains of Agents of Mayhem could be mistaken for characters that have been ripped straight out of a Saturda...

8

Matterfall Review – Loads Of Fun

Matthew ZimmariAugust 15, 2017

Masters of the indie game, Housemarque and Sony Computer Entertainment have gone hand-in-hand in recent times. Following the commercial success with Resogun, De...

8

Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice Review – A Bold Risk

Brodie GibbonsAugust 14, 2017

In a world where mental illness is still very much a keep-hush conversational taboo, Ninja Theory must be applauded for tackling the issue with great passion an...

8

Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age Review – Still Holds Up

Steven ImpsonAugust 7, 2017

Most of my Final Fantasy experiences come from the so-called golden age of Final Fantasy, the PlayStation era – so Final Fantasy XII is a bizarre left turn comp...

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Patapon Remastered Review – A Product Of Its Time

Seamus MullinsAugust 7, 2017

After hearing about the Patapon series over the past few years, I’ve always been intrigued to try it, largely due to my love for music rhythm games and the dist...

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Pyre Review – Fight For Your Rites

Damian FilipponeJuly 25, 2017

Like Supergiant Games’ previous games Bastion and Transistor, Pyre has striking aesthetics, a poignant soundtrack, a world that arouses intrigue and a narrative...

8

Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles Review – A Beautiful and Peaceful Journey

Seamus MullinsJuly 18, 2017

Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles isn’t aiming to take you on an epic journey filled with conflict or drama. It isn’t trying to overhaul its genre with new m...

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Rugby League Live 4 Review – Improvements All Round

Shannon GrixtiJuly 17, 2017

I’m a massive Rugby League fan, and whilst the last few Rugby League games have had more than their fair share of issues, they were still good fun. The core gam...

7

The Elder Scrolls Online Morrowind Review – Fan Service Galore

James MitchellJuly 10, 2017

I never really tried Elder Scrolls Online – being scared off before it’s rebirth into Tamriel Unlimited, I just never quite saw the appeal. The standard Elder S...

9

Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy Review – More Than Nostalgia

Shannon GrixtiJune 30, 2017

Crash Bandicoot is arguably the most popular PlayStation icon of all time. Originally released to combat Nintendo’s Mario and SEGA’s Sonic, Naughty Dog’s Crash ...

Wipeout: Omega Collection Review – A Flagship Victory Lap

Adam MathewJune 6, 2017

A ball bounces. A pin drops. A man falls. Gravity was the glue that bound us to our planet, but in 1995 PlayStation applied the solvent that freed our species f...

Tekken 7 Review – No Signs Of Slowing Down

Matthew ZimmariMay 31, 2017

What do you get when you cross a strong, stubborn old father and an angry, vengeful son with the powers of a devil? The answer is a grudge match that has spanne...

9

Rime Review – Journey For A New Generation

Brodie GibbonsMay 26, 2017

It was a bold strategy of Tequila Works to reacquire the rights to Rime from Sony after their funding had made it a PlayStation exclusive. It's one which should...

8

Injustice 2 Review – A Rare Victory For DC

James MitchellMay 22, 2017

It’s kind of nuts to think about how far Netherrealm have come. How they bounced back from a string of questionable titles (including Mortal Kombat vs. DC Unive...

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LocoRoco Remastered – The Good Times Keep Rolling

Matthew ZimmariMay 17, 2017

When LocoRoco first released on the PlayStation Portable in 2006, it both stole the hearts of gamers around the world, and truly established the ‘weird’ side th...

7

Farpoint & PS VR Aim Controller Review – A Peep Into The Future

Shannon GrixtiMay 16, 2017

PlayStation VR owners have had the opportunity since launch to play through a bunch of great experiences, but often there are short and feel more like tech demo...

7

The Surge Review – A Gory Sci-Fi Challenge

Steven ImpsonMay 16, 2017

Set in a dystopian tr-future, The Surge is an action RPG that demands as much skill and persistence as you can muster. Focusing on merciless close quarters mele...

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Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3 Review – Good Sniping, Many Shortcomings

Brodie GibbonsMay 8, 2017

A professional sniper can regularly wait for hours upon hours for their target to surface, remaining alert the entire time. Though I'm sure elite sharpshooters ...

9

Prey Review – System Shock Your Way

James MitchellMay 5, 2017

Arkane have, in just a short amount of time, mastered their craft. The Dishonored games did a great job at throwing a bunch of tools at the player and letting t...

6

AFL Evolution Review – Tip-toe In The Right Direction

Brodie GibbonsMay 4, 2017

Throughout the harsh months of winter, twenty-two per side march out to do war on the hallowed turf. The white line fever takes hold as bodies crash into the fr...

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What Remains Of Edith Finch Review – An Exploration Of Death & Depth

James MitchellMay 1, 2017

What Remains Of Edith Finch will not be for everyone - that much I can say with confidence. It’s a strange little indie project from Giant Sparrow, a California...

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Outlast II Review – Sanctimonious Sacrilege

James MitchellApril 25, 2017

I’ve been a pretty big horror fan for most of my life, but the love affair with the genre easily started with games. Resident Evil, Silent Hill, Clock Tower; ev...

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Puyo Puyo Tetris Review – A Perfect Blend

Steven ImpsonApril 25, 2017

Everybody knows Tetris, right? It became a mainstream hit on the GameBoy back in 1989 and it’s addictive puzzle gameplay has been a mainstay in games and cultur...

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Telltale’s Guardians of the Galaxy (EP 1) Review – One Of The Best

Brodie GibbonsApril 24, 2017

Although I tend to adore their stories and find myself incredibly invested in their series, it's hard to ignore the fact that Telltale Games are an anomaly that...

9

Persona 5 Review – Effortlessly Stylish

James MitchellApril 12, 2017

I preface this review with chance confession – this is my first Persona game, and I’ve never particularly been a fan of the style of games (heck, even anime) th...

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Yooka-Laylee Review – Stuck In The Past

Shannon GrixtiApril 5, 2017

Yooka-Laylee has one of the most interesting development cycles of any recent game. Firstly, it's the highest funded Kickstarter game to come out of the UK (wit...

7

Snake Pass Review – Hissing Good Fun

James MitchellMarch 29, 2017

Snake Pass is an intriguing game. At first glance, it looks like a platformer ripe from the golden age of Rare – think Banjo Kazooie or Conker’s Bad Fur Day. Bu...

Night in the Woods Review – The Best and Worst Things About Growing Up

Seamus MullinsMarch 27, 2017

Coming of age stories often have huge appeal to us, as it is a period in our lives we all experience in one way or another. At some point we all have to leave s...

9

Mass Effect: Andromeda Review – A New Generation Of Mass Effect

James MitchellMarch 20, 2017

On paper, Mass Effect Andromeda sounded like it might end up being a complete disaster. The creator is no longer involved, the development team is different, an...

6

FlatOut 4: Total Insanity Review – Short-lived Fun

Steven ImpsonMarch 18, 2017

It was back in 2006, maybe 2007. I was at a pretty big LAN party where a friend of mine passed me a copy of this game FlatOut, begging me to give it a try. I’d ...

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NieR Automata Review – A Truly Unforgettable Story

James MitchellMarch 7, 2017

On paper, it’s surprising that NieR Automata even exists. The original game didn’t really sell that well and only became a critical darling after its release. I...

7

Ghost Recon Wildlands Review – The Formula Still Works, For Now

Ewan RoxburghMarch 7, 2017

Whilst playing Ubisoft Paris' Ghost Recon Wildlands, I found it impossible not to consider its context. I’m not referring to the recent controversy between the ...

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Torment: Tides of Numenera Review – A World Worth Exploring

Brodie GibbonsMarch 1, 2017

I've never been one to deep-dive into stats, or to love trawling menus. I always preferred my roleplaying games with that westernised stank, which pretty much s...