Richard Seagrave
Whilst the story isn't anything out of the ordinary, it does accomplish giving you an understanding of Fetch's motivations and stands on its own two feet rather well
The mission design is sometimes inconsistent, with some missions only playable solo and others very difficult unless playing as part of a crew
Music is superb throughout Hotline Miami 2. The synthy, high tempo soundtrack is almost worth the price of admission alone and will keep you tapping your feet as you murder, die, restart and murder again
Visually the game is clean, with nice textures and excellent presentation. The motorcycles truly are the stars of the show though; beautifully modelled, they are filled with intricate details and are a pleasure to look at
The audio is impeccable – all the locations have a foreboding ambience that is heightened by excellent use of sound effects to put you on edge
No other game on the Playstation 4 or Vita offers what this game has: epic battles against gargantuan beasts
From the chilling ambience of the locales to the techno urgency of the boss battles; each track on the soundtrack is a treat for your ears and absorbs you into the game's twisted world
Shovel Knight manages to feel unique and fresh, which is a highly commendable feat indeed
Project Root has some good ideas, but the execution is just so far off the mark that it ends up being little more than an exercise in repetition and frustration
Ori and the Blind Forest is a largely enjoyable game that gamers would be wise to try, even if just to experience its emotional story
Graphically, Omega Quintet is a mixed bag. Character and enemy designs are pretty good. . . the field environments on the other hand are very basic, and at times a plain eyesore
Farming Simulator 2015 has a clean look to it that makes it fairly pleasing on the eyes. . . the frame rate is very consistent too, making gameplay a smooth experience
The controls are sometimes irksome and there's no online multiplayer, but these are just minor issues in a rather delicious slice of retro gaming action
Despite Shadow Warrior having its ties firmly set into the no-nonsense first person shooters of old, it also brings to the table a healthy amount of modern gameplay innovations as well as a few tricks of its own
Every twist and turn you discover feels like an achievement; like you've just made a major breakthrough in a case that has remained inexplicably unsolved
To say that Spectra is addictive may be a bit of an understatement
Astebreed is a fantastic indie old school shooter that is fun for both veterans and those new to the genre
The bosses of No Time to Explain are he highlight of the game. Wonderfully designed, these boss battles are an accomplished throwback to platform games of old, where you had to study their attack patterns to work out your strategy for defeating them
With its near photorealistic visuals and great voice acting, it's a unique game that I wholeheartedly urge any Playstation 4 owner to experience once
The cell-shaded graphics are beautiful, and the soundtrack and sound effects are notably pleasing to the ears