Martin Segarra's Reviews
Volume is a fun stealth/puzzle game that could have really been something special if it weren't for some glaring design flaws and a weak storyline. Still, its appealing mechanics and sheer amount of levels help turn it into a decent insight into cybernetic heists
Goat Simulator should be taken for what it is: a joke. Whether it still has some appeal left in its mileage or if it has already burnt out and died is up to you to decide. Either way, you can't deny it wasn't good while it lasted.
Submerged is a flawed exploration game that relies too heavily on boring climbing mechanics and stiff animations, but its top-notch atmospheric setting and soothing, relaxing soundtrack might be enough to guarantee at least a foray into its flooded canals.
The Swindle is a fun romp through Victorian London, and the feeling of getting away with the heists is one that never gets old, but the game is brought down by some questionable design choices and some technical issues. If it's a decent roguelike you seek, you won't regret taking a look, but if you're craving for the next Spelunky, take your thievery skills elsewhere.
Rocket League is a fantastic arcade game that harkens back to the era where games were supposed to be fun. It looks and plays great, and despite some rough online matches and lack of variety, it constitutes one of the best multiplayer games you can play these days
Rack N Ruin is the very definition of a "mixed bag". It sports gorgeous visuals and an appealing premise, but is bogged down by its uninspired, repetitive combat, boring puzzle sequences and an overall lack of polish. If you're aching for a modern adventure that pulls from the great titles of the past, you might want to take a quick look, but if entertaining and enjoyable quests are more your thing, this might not be your cup of tea.
Nom Nom Galaxy is a fun, charming and highly addictive management-sim that manages to keep you engaged thanks to an appealing aesthetic design and some clever game modes, despite suffering from minor quirks that can occasionally lessen its enjoyment.
Ether One is a mesmerizing experience that is bogged down by some questionable design choices and a general lack of direction. If you can see past these minor imperfections, you'll find that at its core lies a deep psychological study of the human brain, wrapped in a fantastic story that keeps you guessing throughout. It's a topic not common in your everyday AAA title, and for that it must be commended.
Brawl has all the elements a Bomberman fan could possibly want: fun, addictive gameplay, a great multiplayer mode, and tons of unlockable stages and characters. It may suffer from some tone issues during the course of its story mode, and gameplay may end up feeling a bit repetitive, but this is some of the most fun you can have on the PS4 at the moment.
Ziggurat proves to be a breath of fresh air in the roguelike genre. While it does rely on several key conventions, it manages to provide enough new features so as to appeal to a wide range of players. Framerate and difficulty problems aside, this is an adventure that fans of exploration and fantasy will not want to miss.
Aaru's Awakening is a great example of how looks can deceive. Its gorgeous world and beautifully detailed environments are absolutely breathtaking, but the core gameplay that lies within leaves much to be desired.
Bastion presents you with enough charm and originality to override that bittersweet taste the story leaves in you, and it makes you forget about it with its awe-inspiring environments, an excellent use of the Narrator and an overall attention to detail that make it one of the best downloadable titles on the system.
Paperbound is undeniably a fun little game that will be enjoyed the most by groups of four friends with nothing to play. The battles are entertaining enough and the variety of maps will provide different alternatives to suit all tastes, but after playing a couple of rounds, you'll realize just how plain and simple this brawler truly is.
Although it may please fans of the original, Slender: The Arrival's dull, repetitive mechanics, unsatisfying story and archaic visual design hold it back from being a worthy addition to the horror genre.
Toukiden: Kiwami makes for a good update to Age of Demons, providing the players with not just new items and equipment but all-new story portions and missions. It's not perfect, but the satisfying combat and impressive landmarks are enough to guarantee at least a look into its wonderful world.
White Night doesn't try to reinvent the genre or toy with gaming conventions to come out as a gem of the generation. What it does, though, is provide a unique and satisfying visual theme that surrounds an exciting and mysterious plot where you will find yourself getting more and more immersed in
If you're looking for a good cooperative multiplayer experience and love the zombie aspect of Call of Duty, you can't go wrong with Sniper Elite's younger brother.
Hardcore fanatics may still be somewhat amused , but those looking for an entertaining game that harkens back to the retro era while at the same time providing some modern fun should jump well out of the way.
Hand of Fate is a slightly flawed experience that will nonetheless please both card-based gamers and RPG fanatics with its fantastic blend of styles.
Iron from Ice is a great start to a promising series, mixing great dialogue with important choices. Its visuals may not be up there with Telltale´s best but this is nonetheless a hugely enjoyable episode.