Daniel Carreras's Reviews
Infinity Runner manages to be mediocre in every sense of the word.
The lack of polish, along with a control scheme that feels inconsistent, makes Consursion just as irritating as it is intelligent.
The graphical staleness that is presented as an update, slight overhaul to building mode, and new sim creation system don't make up for the wholesale removal of content and features that are now expected to be mainstays of the series.
If you want a game to show off the prowess of the PS4, then Driveclub is by all means a top tier candidate for your cash, but if you're looking for a good racing game that'll keep you hooked for hours on end then Driveclub is miles off the mark.
Q.U.B.E. 2 succeeds in improving upon the original in an iterative if not revolutionary way.
A convoluted storyline designed to pad out the game's length and some questionable level design which departs from the series' 'tough but fair' appeal makes this title weaker than its predecessor, but yet another sublime soundtrack, larger, even more brutally difficult stages, and a finely tuned gameplay experience helps to somewhat salvage things.
The end result is a good game that is held back by the very thing strategists come to this genre for: the freedom to use your own planning and tactics to win the game.
A unique and charming puzzle game, The Pedestrian may not break any boundaries in the genre, but its charming gameplay and unique aesthetic elevates it against its rivals.
A faithful reproduction.
The questions it poses will come off as pretentious to some, but I found it to be an enlightening experience.
The Mind's Eclipse is a fantastic visual novel but a weak adventure game.
Whilst the online features leave something to be desired, and the lack of complete games is a huge misstep, Ultimate NES Remix nonetheless offers up a fantastically addictive experience.
It's certainly worth playing - if only for the epic sense of journey that comes from crossing multiple procedurally environments - but the gameplay is sorely lacking.
Where it starts off on a high, the short story, lack of depth, and occasional bug all come together to make for a slightly numbing experience; it feels like there's no journey, no resolution, and a lot of unfulfilled potential.
It's a great accomplishment for Rebellion to have made another successful Sniper Elite game, but the occasional jarring bug and a weak story hold Sniper Elite 3 back from being a truly great sniping experience.
Whilst it certainly won't be to everyone's tastes, The Old City: Leviathan is easily one of the most thoughtful games I have ever experienced.
Ether One takes some of the best parts of Gone Home and To The Moon and melds them into something highly original, making it an appealing title for those wanting a unique gaming experience that's thought-provoking and emotional.
Whilst I enjoyed exploring the gorgeously hand-crafted world, I couldn't help but feel that the gameplay just wasn't up to snuff at times and should have been better in a number of areas.
OlliOlli 2 is an evolution of the series, rather than a revolution, and whilst it may not have as big of an impact as the original, it still introduces some excellent changes, bringing with it numerous little tweaks and improvements.
With its unique story, impressive attention to detail, and cleverly implemented time-rewinding mechanic, Life is Strange is shaping up to be a great series.