So, it is a very good thing that core gameplay is the most important feature of a sports sim, because, playing football in Pro Evolution Soccer 2017 has never been better. The argument could be made that playing football has never been better in all gaming. While there are plenty of issues, if you’re willing to work around, or ignore them, there’s an awesome, accessible, and complex game that won’t match FIFA in everything, but may just beat it in the thing that matters most.
But, it all lends itself to the challenge of the game. EA’s NHL has always been my favourite sports sim. It is a beautiful game (with apologies to that other beautiful game). Speed, power, finesse, toughness, and teamwork. I am just glad it’s time to drop the puck on a brand new season of hockey.
There is plenty for fans of wrestling to like in WWE 2K17. There is a lot that I found enjoyable. While I’ve been on the verge of giving the game the people’s elbow, especially sitting through the long load times and when I lost a match because I couldn’t tag back into a tag team match; it’s a ‘tag’ team match, and I couldn’t figure out how to ‘tag’. It’s in the bloody stupid title. But, I’m going to keep playing. I love all the bluster, all the blood, and I want to eventually get a win by submission. And I will keep playing until I finally get Mr. Perfect to win the Royal Rumble.
A jarring contrast between epic beauty and controller destroying frustration.
It’s slow, deliberate, complicated and, without any cynicism, that may be the best thing about Don Bradman Cricket 17.
Dene received a digital copy of MLB The Show 17 from PlayStation NZ for review.
Offers hours more Elder Scrolls, for those who want hours more Elder Scrolls.
Dene received a digital copy of Rugby League Live 4 from developer Big Ant for review.
F1 2017 is an impressive game. It not only retains the feel and flavour of Formula One racing, it makes it all accessible.
Dene received a digital copy of Madden NFL 18 from EA for review.
Dene received a physical copy of NHL 18 from EA for review.
Funny, smart, and all about the flatulence.