With its roots as a PlayStation 3 title clearly visible, Saint Seiya: Soldiers Soul isn't a particularly great-looking game. In fact, apart from the character models that are moderately pleasing to the eye you could say it's quite an ugly one
The game's major problem though is just how dreary it all is in terms of presentation
It's simple and repetitive, sure, but it's also hugely enjoyable and grossly addictive
If you do need to buy any cars for an event, buying them from an event entry screen automatically tunes them up to the required performance level. Whilst some may like this streamlining, I found it detracted from the game
You'll soon find that the inventory becomes a chore as you have to juggle items around and leave valuable resources on the ground
With quite an unsatisfying combat system that sees you charging at enemies to headbutt them, you'll be tempted more often than not to flee
Like a B-Movie, Risen 3: Titan Lords Enhanced Edition hasn't got the production values of a AAA release, but what it does have is charm
Whilst your ninja is just a little stick man, he's the best animated little stick man I've ever seen, oozing grace and fluidity
Gameplay stays faithful to the series' roots, with you controlling Graham through wonderfully created environments as you find items and interact with an amusing consortium of characters on your quest to win the king's favour
Not having to worry about dying or engaging in combat means the game is a soothing experience, free from any sense of danger or urgency
Combining soothing tracks for when you're exploring, with some suitably rousing tracks when engaged in combat, Legend of Kay's music is constantly a pleasure to your ears
The cell-shaded graphics are beautiful, and the soundtrack and sound effects are notably pleasing to the ears
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 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
Astebreed is a fantastic indie old school shooter that is fun for both veterans and those new to the genre
To say that Spectra is addictive may be a bit of an understatement
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
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
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
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