Marc-Antoine Bergeron Cote's Reviews
Mass Effect : Legendary Edition is without a doubt the best way for a new generation of players to discover the series while EA prepares the next chapter. It's also a great way to please long time fans in a very short term. However, a couple of defaults came back and a few new ones appeared along the way.
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LEGO Builder's Journey is pretty much a straight port of the iOS game. It replicates the feeling of building LEGOs in a very impressive way and this is exactly what we were expecting. However, we wish the game had some bonus content now that it is on a more complex platform like the PC.
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Humankind may not be perfect and several improvements could be made, but it brings a breath of fresh air to the genre while arguably one of the most accessible strategy games out there.
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Riders Republic succeeded where Steep had failed a few years ago. The title offers an experience based solely on the pleasure of the game whether you are alone or with friends. The disciplines offered are numerous even if the tests are a little repetitive in the long run. The playground for its part is quite large with a diversity of landscapes. The sensations on the slopes are very good even if there are some elements of frustration, especially in the Mass Race. There is no doubt that the title should appeal to fans of the genre!
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Despite some promises from the Codemasters team, F1 22 seems to suffer from the same problems as the other games published by EA Sports. The game brings a little more immersion with supercars for example, but these are really anecdotal. Once again, some of the F2 championship data is not yet up to date and you'll have to be patient. Not to mention the technical problems that are much more present than before. Fortunately, the driving sensations remain the same with an improved artificial intelligence. We should not forget the numerous accessibility options to have fun, no matter what your level is. There is also virtual reality compatibility, which offers the ultimate experience for owners of this type of device. Visually, the title is also well done. If you own last year's edition, you shouldn't really expect any big changes. Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)
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Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels is especially aimed at those who have already logged many hours on the title and want additional content. Fans of the famous small car brand will be happy to find some of the iconic models and drive them. Nevertheless, the missions offered are quite repetitive, even if the progression system is well implemented. I would have preferred to have more varied missions while the environments of this new playground are. Not to mention that the vast majority of the cars can be picked up without even accessing the DLC and are not really customizable. Still, I had a lot of fun returning to the title for a few hours. I felt like I was back in childhood again with my little cars.
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NBA 2K23 makes up for the problems that were experienced last year for the next-generation consoles. The visual bugs have been fixed, especially for the lighting effects, and the loading time has been optimized. Note that we did not have the opportunity to try the version on other platforms and it is important to point out that there seem to be several problems on the latter. The franchise mode is complete, the gameplay is still fun and the career mode is still impressive. Clearly, the developers of Visual Concepts don't seem to rely on their assets and that's great for an annual license.
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Temtem takes on one of the biggest licenses in the world and manages to pull it off. While some titles that remain in early access for several years never offer a final release, Crema studio's goal was clear from the start. To offer players a massively multiplayer adventure and a very serious alternative to the Pokémon franchise. If the game doesn't reinvent the wheel and offers an artistic direction that won't please everyone, I have to admit that it's a solid option offering a more than consistent content and a flawless technique. All you have to do is gather your team and go on an adventure!
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When a sequel is proposed, it's not always easy to find the right balance between new features and keeping what was already working. Even if PC Building Simulator 2 doesn't bring a lot of novelties, the title manages to refine what was already a success before. Whether it's in the gameplay or in its visual rendering, the game is more precise and includes much more detail. Nevertheless, the experience is not perfect and remains repetitive. Despite the added customization, it often feels like the same sequences are repeated. This is especially true at the beginning of your adventure when you don't have access to all the features. However, I have already spent many hours and I intend to continue my adventure. The regulars will be delighted while the neophytes will be entitled to a game much more accomplished than its predecessor
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Terra Nil proposes a strategic adventure around the environment and allowing us to give the complete power back to nature. The concept is very topical and succeeds in immersing us completely. The challenge remains more difficult than it seems and you should not be afraid to start over in certain phases. On the whole, the adventure remains quite short and it would have been interesting to push the idea even further. Nevertheless, the gameplay and the atmosphere are addictive, making it difficult to let go of the game. If you are looking for an original city builder, the title developed by the Free Lives team is clearly made for you!
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Mojang Studios and Microsoft can be proud of their success in adapting the massive Minecraft franchise into a brand new adventure. Minecraft Legends offers a strategic experience that mixes cooperation and confrontation. A complete campaign mode perfectly accompanies the wonderful cinematics designed by the studio in addition to the additions already planned for the coming months. If the gameplay is not perfect and we can feel a little frustrated during our games, the title remains a great introduction for the neophytes of the genre. On their side, the regulars should also find their account with the PvP modes.
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Construction Simulator is without doubt the most complete opus in the franchise, developed by the Weltenbauer studio. The missions are varied, there's dubbing for the campaigns, and there are two zones large enough to vary the fun. While there are a few machines that are more difficult to handle, the overall experience is pretty fun, especially since it's possible to play with 3 other people. The tasks may seem, and sometimes are, repetitive, but the accessibility options mean that there's something for everyone. The title is clearly recommended for simulation fans, but also for those new to the genre.
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F1 Manager 2023 remains a fun experience for all fans of management games and Formula 1. The title features a fairly comprehensive team manager career mode. Nevertheless, the new features lack polish, and I would have appreciated the option of starting a career in lower categories before moving up to the premier class. Especially as Frontier Developments already has the licenses for the latter. The title is mainly aimed at players who haven't played the previous opus, while the lack of new features could put off older players.
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The first few hours of play on NBA 2K24 are very promising, especially with the changes to the gameplay, which offer a real sense of freshness and increased realism. The career mode is simpler, allowing players to focus on specific objectives without having to watch hours of cinematics. Even so, it's hard for me to rate it higher than the previous opus, with the additional addition of microtransactions and the lack of love for the mode featuring Kobe Bryant's career. It's a shame to almost have to pay again to play online. And let's not forget that, according to several comments, the PC version, which we weren't able to test, doesn't deliver the desired performance at all.
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I was rather skeptical about having a sequel so soon, but I'm forced to admit that Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged has succeeded. The title offers several new features that further diversify the pleasures. While the soundtrack remains repetitive and I was hoping to keep the environments from the last game as well as the new ones, the game remains more interesting. The more comprehensive story mode is an excellent introduction to the different types of racing. The art direction remains faithful to the actual license, and will undoubtedly provide fun for young and old alike.
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Jusant is undoubtedly one of the best surprises of 2023. Unveiled to gamers just a few months ago, DON'T NOD's title offers an unusual experience. The gameplay perfectly transcribes the movements of the climber, while the environment provides a dose of difficulty throughout the adventure. Although the experience is fairly short, and you sometimes feel a little lost in your progress, it's easy to immerse yourself in this adventure. I would, of course, have liked a little more, but I think the developers stopped at just the right moment to avoid the impression of doing the same thing over and over again. In short, a little nugget that I'd recommend to gamers looking for a slightly different experience.
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For me, EA Sports WRC lays the foundations for what Codemasters wants to offer. Offered at a lower price than most AAA titles, it features a complete career mode with the introduction of the 3 main categories. The on-track sensations are quite good, with an accomplished visual rendering. Nevertheless, and despite the presence of several accessibility options, the game does not offer the possibility of restarting a portion of a special stage. As a result, you have to continue to the end or start from the beginning. A surprising choice, especially as this is a fairly recurrent option in games of the genre. Chaotic menus and a lack of finish in certain areas may also disappoint players. The game is aimed primarily at fans of the old DiRT Rally series, without taking any risks. The base is there, now it's time to improve it!
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For me, House Flipper 2 is a fine example of what you'd expect from a sequel to this kind of game. If the first title was a success with the community, it's important to keep track of what was appreciated. This second opus offers a similar experience, but with improved gameplay, visuals and ergonomics. It's true that the content seems a little sparse, and that it would have been interesting to include much more content right from the start. However, the game developed by the Frozen District and Empyrean team should appeal to older players, while being more accessible to new users.
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Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake offers a modern take on a video game classic. Although the changes are few and far between, Avantgarden Games has shown great respect for the original game. The use of the new graphics engine makes it even easier to immerse yourself in this touching story, while marvelling at the scenery. The adventure remains fairly short, but the retail price is far from excessive. I particularly recommend the game for those who didn't have the chance to play it back then, or for those who wish to repeat the experience in co-op.
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MLB The Show 24 offers a slightly more complete experience than recent releases, with the addition of an all-female chapter for its career mode. And the Storylines mode offers even more content than before, mixing the real and virtual worlds. This is clearly the direction in which the SIE San Diego team needs to move in order to maximise the variety of the experience. For its part, the modification of defensive phases is interesting, but remains rather timid. Not to mention that the classic modes offer very little that's new. My main recommendation is for those who may have missed out on last year's edition.
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