Angus Deacon


56 games reviewed
77.8 average score
80 median score
51.8% of games recommended
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8.2 / 10.0 - Metro Redux
Sep 14, 2014

For console owners, Metro Redux is a chance to experience a top-quality, story-heavy, immersive shooter with the kind of visuals that high-end PC users have had the privilege of playing. It's also great value for money when you consider the two full-story campaigns and additional DLC content included within.

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8.2 / 10.0 - Sonic Mania
Aug 23, 2017

A nostalgic platforming remix-o-rama made with love.

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Mar 23, 2015

Hardline is certainly a different Battlefield experience, but it retains a lot of the core mechanics that should keep fans of the franchise content. The action is faster, less strategic, and less deliberate than it's predecessor, but there is a reason why this isn't titled Battlefield 5.

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Sep 21, 2014

With video games being blamed for stunting imaginations in young minds, it's refreshing to see a game that promotes a creative spark. Granted, it's easy to write this game off when confronted by retail stands filled with brightly coloured, individually priced figurines, power discs and more. But younger players will definitely get a blast out of this.

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Sep 1, 2014

[T]hose who got their fill with Deslin's earlier adventures, you probably won't find much new on offer here - apart from an interesting new character to get to know.

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Nov 26, 2014

Overall it's a welcome return to form for loyal PES fans. The presentation and usability has been improved and the core gameplay dynamics have been finetuned. In a lot of ways it offers a more balanced and more intelligent game of football than its rival, but PES 2015 still doesn't have that depth and accessibility to lure FIFA players away just yet. Next year however, we could see a serious head-to-head for best football game

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8 / 10.0 - Rocket League
Feb 24, 2016

Everyone should try this game, even if you hate cars or football.

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Jul 19, 2015

Overall, and like other recent remasters, it would be hard to recommend this to those who have already played God of War 3. But for those who haven't - this is certainly God of War at its best, and it's a chance to experience one of the best beat-em up platformers the last generation console had to offer.

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8 / 10.0 - Far Cry Primal
Feb 29, 2016

Prehistoric beast petting simulator, with extras.

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Apr 21, 2014

If you enjoyed the movie, you will thoroughly like this game. You will see a number of cut-scenes again, all of which are taken directly from the film, but you'll relish at the opportunity to explore the worlds and re-live the characters (and jokes) all over again. As always in a LEGO game, there are bucket loads of brick-related extras to explore and unlock, including a massive cast of characters, many of whom I never even saw in the movie. The gameplay formula hasn't been changed from previous LEGO titles, and The LEGO Movie Videogame offers fun two-player madness with an energetic and creative vibe for all ages.

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Dec 15, 2015

Intense and a refreshing change of pace for a shooter, but only if you have the right team beside you.

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Jul 7, 2016

Han Solo steals the show again, even in tiny minifig form.

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Oct 26, 2016

Not for the weak stomached, but a well thought-out shooter for early adopters of Playstation VR.

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Dec 1, 2014

These little extras and the impressive cast of characters (including excellent voice acting for each) makes LEGO Batman 3 worth recommending - for newcomers to the franchise and still those who enjoyed LEGO Marvel Super Heroes, or the previous Batman title. But there is a sense of franchise fatigue creeping in here, and it will be very interesting to see where Traveller's Tales venture to next. Go Aquaman Go!

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7.5 / 10.0 - Guitar Hero Live
Nov 4, 2015

A great evolution to the controller, but lacks the fun of the originals.

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Oct 28, 2015

With all of this thrown in, the game still only clocks in at around 5 - 6 hours - which is short considering there is no multiplayer to back it up. It does include a number of Challenge missions, where players can revisit scenarios and take on waves of enemies to best their time and high score, but overall the game is short-lived. It is action-packed however, and combined with the amount of 80's Transformers fanfare added in, it's a decent experience for anyone who still remembers Soundwave as a retro cassette tape deck.

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Nov 14, 2016

Fun, but too much emphasis on ‘sandbox’ rather than a narrative that would justify monthly episodes.

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7.5 / 10.0 - Lego Worlds
Mar 17, 2017

Clicks together beautifully like LEGO, but you might be searching for that final elusive brick.

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Angus received a digital copy of Zen Pinball 2 - Star Wars: Rogue One from Zen Studios for review.

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Nov 21, 2017

Yes, Star Wars fans will leap at the chance to enter a galaxy far, far away – and even casual players will appreciate the quick accessibility of multiplayer matches. But those looking for a deeper, more nuanced and balanced online experience might need to look elsewhere if things don't improve further.

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