Reviewing Vivat Slovakia in early access at this point means finding yourself torn between your heart and your head. I’m rooting for this Slovakian GTA, and I believe it still has the potential to be a great game. For that to happen, however, the developers still have a lot of work to do. So far, the game is not only unfinished but also technically buggy. So early access is mainly for players who want to support the developers, or those who just can’t wait to floor it in their 120 to head over to the Petržalka housing estate. For everyone else, I’d recommend waiting to see how the full version turns out.
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Killing Time: Resurrected is another outstanding remaster from Nightdive Studios, and it’s also one of their most valuable and important ones. Not only have the developers done a great job with numerous graphical and technical improvements, but above all, they’ve helped refocus attention on a remarkable and very well-made game that had been unjustly overlooked until now and for which there weren’t many options for playing it comfortably.
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LEGO Horizon Adventures is a charming, funny, and largely laid-back game with beautiful graphics that’s perfect for playing with kids. Fans of Horizon Zero Dawn will enjoy its humorous references, but due to its simple gameplay loop and high level of repetition, it’s unlikely to truly captivate many players.
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Hitman 3 VR: Reloaded is, unfortunately, an unmitigated disappointment. The entertaining level design and well-executed mechanics carried over from the 2D original clash head-on with the exceptionally poor technical execution. The controls won’t make you feel like a professional assassin, but rather like one of the characters from *Pat and Mat*. And the graphics will likely make you feel sick after playing for a while. All we can do is hope that the developers will fix the game at some point in the future. Or at least that support for the PlayStation VR2 version—which IO Interactive is working on directly—will be successful.
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Silent Hill 2 is a successful remake of a classic game, and unless I’m shamefully overlooking something, it’s actually the only AAA title in recent years to embrace a more psychological approach to survival horror. The developers at Bloober Team have succeeded in modernizing—both technologically and in terms of design—the high-quality foundation left behind by the creators of the original, which is more than 20 years old. However, I consider the (melee) combat to be the most controversial element; there’s more of it in the new version, it’s often impossible to avoid, and at times it can really get under your skin.
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Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown is a game whose ambitions apparently exceeded the developers’ capabilities. Anyone hoping for an alternative to the blockbuster Forza Horizon is bound to be bitterly disappointed. The racing itself is actually fun, despite numerous issues and some strange design choices. How we’ll look back on Solar Crown in the future will likely depend on how much care the developers continue to devote to it. If they tone down the grinding and fix the AI, we’ll end up with a decent racing game. I’ll definitely be more inclined to recommend the game if an offline mode is introduced as soon as possible. Otherwise, the sword of Damocles—in the form of the server shutdown button—will constantly hang over it.
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Mortal Kombat 1 is currently probably the most appealing fighting game for a broad audience, and it captivates players with its graphic design, interesting characters, superb combat mechanics, and dynamic cutscenes. Khaos Reigns expands on the enjoyment of the single-player experience, though in a slightly less engaging way than the base game. It also remains to be seen whether the amount of new content justifies the somewhat above-average price.
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Even the original Lollipop Chainsaw, despite its commercial success, is a game aimed at a specific audience. This is even more true of the remaster, subtitled RePOP, as the design elements used have drifted even further from today’s mainstream standards after twelve years. If that isn’t a major issue for you and you’re drawn to the campy, grindhouse aesthetic, you still have a good chance of having a decent time. The technical execution of the new version, however, is a disappointment, as it currently introduces new problems rather than satisfactorily resolving the old ones.
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Fighting games that bring together famous characters from Marvel and Capcom remain popular to this day, and Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics currently offers the easiest and most convenient way to play them—especially if you want to test your skills against other players online. Recommending this collection to fighting game enthusiasts is actually unnecessary, since they already know they’re getting a collection of key titles in the genre. That’s why I’d like to appeal mainly to fans of classic arcade machines and lovers of the 2D aesthetics of the ’90s. After all, the battles between Marvel and Capcom characters are among the highlights of this pixelated spectacle.
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Astro Bot is, without any exaggeration, one of the best 3D platformers ever released, and it also ranks among the best modern video games, regardless of genre. It excels at constantly surprising the player and showering them with ideas that are not only original and engaging but also flawlessly integrated into the overall experience. Fans of platformers and those with a soft spot for Sony games—to which Astro affectionately pays homage—will be thrilled. But everyone is in for a great time.
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Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is, in the best sense of the word, a typical sequel—it features everything we loved about the original game, but in a more spectacular and modern presentation. Fans of the first game really have no reason to hesitate. Beyond them, however, I’d also recommend this title to players who have an affinity for old-school third-person shooters, as well as those who’d like to play a horde shooter that’s entertaining even in single-player mode.
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Star Wars Outlaws is a well-made game. As a major commercial project, it plays it safe, sticking to well-trodden paths, and probably won’t captivate anyone who’s thoroughly fed up with open worlds and has no connection to Star Wars. However, the opposite is also true. If you love stories from a galaxy far, far away, Outlaws offers plenty of both familiar and fresh-feeling elements that are a joy to discover.
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CYGNI: All Guns Blazing offers plenty of fun for anyone who wants to play it casually—simply dodging obstacles, destroying enemy missiles, and admiring the visual design. And, of course, it’s also suitable for players who aren’t drawn to shoot ’em ups where a single hit means game over. On the other hand, the game cannot be recommended to anyone who likes to chase perfect runs and the highest possible score. This type of player will likely set CYGNI aside after a few hours.
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KAKU: Ancient Seal is a fun and visually appealing action-adventure game that, while it won’t blow anyone away with its originality or innovation, is nonetheless solid and entertaining at its core. It’s particularly recommended for younger players and those looking for some light-hearted relaxation. It’s also clear that the developers are making noticeable progress with every update.
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If you’re a fan of boomer shooters and already own Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, there’s practically no logically defensible reason why you shouldn’t also pick up the Forges of Corruption DLC. It expands this excellent game even further and, on top of that, introduces two of the most destructive and spectacular weapons in gaming history. To ignore such an offer would be heresy.
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Mullet MadJack is proof that this as-yet-unnamed subgenre—which emerged from the somewhat niche Post Void—has now reached a stage where it can appeal to a broad gaming audience. Shooting robot billionaires at a frantic pace is incredibly fun and almost addictive. Moreover, the Brazilian developers have managed to come up with a distinctive art style that draws on the often-exploited Japanese and ’80s cultures, yet avoids the common fetishizing stereotypes.
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Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine remains one of the best action games that fans of the famous gothic-space franchise can play. It clearly draws inspiration from contemporary trends, but at the same time successfully finds a way to set itself apart from other games and establish its own identity. Sure, you could criticize it for being a bit too monotonous, linear, and brown, but these are all minor flaws that are easily lost in the heat of battle.
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Phantom Fury will undoubtedly disappoint anyone who expected a divine experience after seeing the first trailer, but it will please those who formed an impression of the final game based on the demo. Dreams of compensation for the never-completed and unreleased 2001 version of Duke Nukem Forever remain unfulfilled. However, we can play one of the most visually stunning retro shooters of recent times, which offers decent fun if we’re willing to overlook its shortcomings. That’s not a bad outcome at all.
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If you fondly remember the open-world beginnings of the Assassin’s Creed series, enjoy lightning-fast, challenging combat, and are drawn to the idea of exploring late Edo-period Japan—which is teeming with authentic historical details—then Rise of the Ronin is exactly for you. You’ll only be disappointed if you put the game down too soon, before it has a chance to unfold to its full potential. Or if you’re expecting another cinematic blockbuster for the masses.
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Nightdive Studios has done it again. With Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster, they’re bringing players a title that doesn’t deserve to be forgotten—one that, many years after its release, still feels polished and relevant. Fans of the Star Wars franchise and first-person shooters, in particular, shouldn’t miss the remastered Dark Forces. The technical and design issues, stemming mainly from the original game’s age, aren’t serious enough to spoil the fun.
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