Chance Townsend's Reviews
From the unsettling atmosphere to the visceral combat and psychological depth, the game excels at drawing you into its twisted world. The storytelling is gripping, with characters like James Sunderland and the cast of disturbing personalities he meets adding layers of complexity that go beyond typical horror fare. The remake respects the source material while modernizing it for today’s audience, and even if you’ve never played the 2001 original, it still stands as a deeply unsettling and rewarding journey.
If you’re a fan of Warhammer 40K or enjoyed the original Space Marine, then Space Marine 2 is absolutely worth your time. The game is a clear evolution of its predecessor, with combat that feels more impactful, smoother, and downright visceral.
Madden 25 is a mixed bag. On one hand, the gameplay feels better than ever, with smoother animations, more intuitive passing mechanics, and updated features like "Boom Tech" that add a layer of authenticity to tackles. The pacing feels more thoughtful compared to the flashier College Football 25, and for some players, that’s a welcome change. But while Madden nails the on-field action, it falters elsewhere.
As a pure gameplay experience, CFB 25 is both challenging and rewarding in ways that Madden and 2K aren't. However, it's not the game we've waited 11 years for. Dynasty lacks a lot of depth and quality-of-life changes that were present in NCAA 14, alongside a mind-numbingly inane UI and drumline menu songs.
For just under $30, Another Crab's Treasure is an excellent, if a bit basic, soulslike for anyone looking to get into the genre. From its beautiful environments to its cast of charming, cute characters, the game's story is clever, witty, and a biting reminder that we live in community with each other and not for ourselves.
Harold Halibut feels like a warm batch of cookies that grandma made on a nice, Sunday afternoon. There's a labor of love that radiates within that made my 10+ hour playthrough more enjoyable than it should've been. Adventure games have fallen out of popularity, but the highs of Halibut are so high at times, that it's almost forgiven how dull the game can feel in most moments.
Pacific Drive is a game for masochists who enjoy being tortured, and honestly, it's the most fun I've had with a game all year. There's a sort of sadistic thrill in the relationship between me and my decomposing rust bucket of a car every time I leave the garage — and that's one of the game's biggest strengths.
Just like the franchise it bases its existence on, 'Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora' is the video game equivalent of catching that one popular movie on TNT at 2 pm on a Tuesday. You didn't watch it when it was released in theaters years ago, but you have a free afternoon and want to waste some time.
'Alan Wake II' touches upon and references Remedy's other games, but does so in a way that feels familiar to fans of these games while also allowing new players to feel welcomed into the world. In an industry littered with unfinished, high-budget triple-A video games, it is refreshing to see a near-perfect and polished game released on day one. Remedy's 'Alan Wake II' is not only the studio's best game to date, but it's one of the best games of its genre and perhaps of the year.