Gareth Brading's Reviews
Amerzone – The Explorer’s Legacy is the kind of game that probably would never have gotten a remake if Microids wasn’t still around and had people on staff who worked with Benoît Sokal, and cared deeply about his legacy and of the imaginative and fantastical worlds he created in his games. While this remake is perhaps a bit too faithful to the 1999 original, it nonetheless shows considerable care and respect for its source material, and wants to create a remake worthy of that legacy. Indeed, the remake is dedicated to Sokal and his memory. On this objective, Amerzone is clearly a success.
If you were looking for a solid adventure which nicely expands the singular world of Lamplight City, Rosewater delivers.
Wanderstop’s excellent writing, great music and laid-back atmosphere make it a nice game to unwind with.
If you haven’t picked up an Assassin’s Creed game in a few years, Assassin’s Creed Shadows is a welcome return to form.
Long-time fans of Team Ninja’s titles should certainly enjoy all that Rise of the Ronin has to offer, but others may want to wait for a few more patches before diving in.
Carmen Sandiego is broadly decent, but it feels like it should have gone a step further, both in its throwback homage to the original game, and in its modernization efforts.
Eduardo and Gareth discuss their experiences with exploring the medieval landscapes of Bohemia in Kingdom Come: Deliverance II.
If you’ve been enjoying the Insomniac Spider-Man games previously on PC, Spider-Man 2 absolutely scratches more of the same itch.
Into the Emberlands is all round just a lovely little adventure; a charming and lighthearted palette cleanser which will help to enlighten your day.
If you didn’t play the original at the time, or are a new player finding it for the first time, Breath of Death VII is an easy recommendation.
Red Dead Redemption has certainly aged like a fine wine, still retaining its satisfying gameplay and an enormous, gorgeous wild west to explore.
The Plucky Squire is a delightful light-hearted adventure full of whimsy and charm which both adults and children should enjoy.
Arranger is a palate-cleansing puzzle game which hits all its notes with fine precision.
Frostpunk 2 is an excellent next step in the evolution of the franchise, adding more complexity while not sacrificing the core gameplay.
The Devil’s Playhouse is still the most stylish of the Telltale Sam & Max games.
Vampire Therapist shows that even undead blood-suckers can have complex emotional problems.
The Riven remake is an expert modernization and expansion to the original, bringing its gorgeous worlds fully to life.
Still Wakes the Deep delivers you the thrills and tension of its collapsing oil rig rollercoaster with fine precision.
While Deep Beyond is gorgeous to look at, the story it tells is slight and superficial.
For aficionados of stealth platformers, Ereban: Shadow Legacy is certainly easy to recommend.