GamesNight's Reviews
Hell Is Us is a bold, ambitious title that succeeds in many of its visions. Great world-building, player exploration and complex puzzle-solving. Conventional, limited combat does detract from its loftier ideas, but Hell Is Us is so full of ambition that it’s a must-play for any gamer tired of traditional video game tropes.
Battlefield 6 is undeniable proof that the franchise is back and arguably in the best state it’s been. Despite an underbaked campaign, Battlefield 6’s multiplayer delivers fantastic visuals, immersive audio design and robust destruction that offer a thrill no matter your role in the battlefield.
Borderlands 4 is a looter-shooter worthy of your time if you are a long-time fan who is in for the gunplay and varied build crafting fantasies. However, for Destiny leavers like me and others who crave good storytelling and enticing lore, it might come as a big disappointment.
If there is ever one word to describe Denshattack, it would be creative. Despite Undercoders’ evidently limited budget, their creative juice seems to be abundant and overflowing. Denshattack is solid, well executed and a very unique video game.
Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok reimagines the game’s endgame with a roguelike mode, six excellent new characters, deeper progression, and challenging encounters that reward strategy over raw damage. Its grind-heavy structure, visual clutter, and modest story hold it back, but mechanically it’s an exceptional expansion for dedicated players.
Halo: Campaign Evolved is a decent attempt at modernizing a precursor in the shooter genre with high-definition visuals, built from scratch in Unreal Engine 5. It respects and preserves the original vision Bungie had 25 years ago with Halo: Combat Evolved, offering engaging sci-fi storytelling and satisfying gunplay. However, it might have relied a bit too much on nostalgia, leaving out some necessary quality-of-life features required by modern players. The new content also fails to justify itself, making me wonder if its audience, whether old or new, would be completely satisfied with what’s in here.
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is a remake worth your time and money. It takes an excellent Assassin’s Creed title and brings it to the modern era, without sacrificing the true magic of the original. It adds enhanced graphics, a new combat system, and story moments that make this version the definitive Black Flag experience for old and newcomers.
Gothic 1 Remake is a game of two halves. It’s got an interesting world that I wanted to explore, and the story and writing are well done. But there are a lot of systems that are consistently pushing up against you, stopping me from enjoying the finer points of the game. If you have nostalgia for the original, this may be easier to push through, but this remake blends well-done visuals and a great setting with a lot of mechanics and design that have aged poorly. There is a good game in Gothic 1 Remake; it’s just a lot harder to reach than it should be, and by the time you reach it, that frustration damages the overall experience.
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is a wonderful action-adventure that successfully evolves beyond its Zelda inspirations through rewarding exploration, smart customization, and memorable puzzle design. Its pacing and underused time-travel mechanics hold it back from becoming a true classic, but the sense of discovery and emotional impact it provides make it an easy recommendation for players who crave a slice of the good past.
007 First Light is recommended, especially if you are a long-time fan of the Bond franchise. It offers a well-written narrative, with excellent voice-acting and gorgeous models that complement its cinematic feel. It also truly shines with its fluid and smooth melee combat. While the villain remains its weakest point, and it can get a bit clunky when fist-fighting against multiple enemies, it still offers a ride worthy of your time if you are also a fan of the linear action-adventure genre.
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight takes two opposite ends of the spectrum, Lego comedy and accessible gameplay with Batman’s darker tone and stealth-oriented sections, and meshes them together to great effect with only a few outliers. Visually stunning, inventive mission structure and an impressive open-world Gotham full of hilarious comedic writing. Some aspects that are made more accessible for a younger audience, such as combat, don’t hit as well, but if you adjust to this lighter, comedy-first Batman, then there’s something for both newcomers and veterans to enjoy.
Hollowbody does an excellent job in bringing back a bygone era of survival horrors, appealing to its core audience. However, to modern audiences, who are more accustomed to high-quality experiences, I say this might not be for you.
Even before playing Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, the game sparked conversations and excitement reminiscent of a golden age in JRPGs. Through nostalgic atmosphere, soulful writing, dynamic combat, and daring originality, it delivers an experience that both honours and reinvents the genre. From optional bonfire scenes filled with genuine acting to a combat loop that rewards mastery, every moment feels handcrafted and purposeful. Even before playing, the experience begins—and long after finishing, it lingers.
As a newcomer to the Doom series, I will describe this game in two words, bombastic and (hell) a lot of fun. It’s one of those games that goes with literally “all guns’ blazing.” From start to finish, every level feels unique, and the setting stands out with its medieval yet futuristic environment. I had many standout experiences I didn’t know I would experience from a first-person shooter; piloting a giant mech or delivering rocket punches to kaiju-sized demons. Its mechanics are simple yet don’t feel monotonous. In saying this, the game is not perfect, but its cons are heavily outweighed by its pros.
Saros is a tactical roguelike shooter that emphasizes aggressive, skill-based combat and satisfying DualSense feedback. Its bullet-drain mechanics and flexible progression systems create an engaging run-to-run variety. The narrative and character scenes feel uneven and sometimes stiff, but the moment-to-moment gameplay remains highly immersive, rewarding, and instinctively enjoyable throughout
For a studio as small as Fumi Games, they did well for a debut game. I am someone who prefers the feel and vibe of a game over next gen graphics. MOUSE: P.I. For Hire’s game mechanics isn’t revolutionary and can be at times repetitive, and the story could be improved. However, considering its a new IP, they could only improve in its second entry if ever they decide to make a sequel. If you’re curious, I would recommend players to give this a try for a unique, charming experience.
Replaced is an ambitious 2.5D side scroller that deservedly takes pride in its visuals and doesn’t shy away from showing this in every detail. Its Arkham-inspired combat also makes the rare fighting encounters enjoyable. However, it still struggles to deliver full satisfaction because of the slow-burn storytelling, generic characters, input lag, and underwhelming exploration that doesn’t serve the gameplay.
Pragmata blends inventive hack-and-shoot combat with a reflective story about humanity and purpose. The dynamic gameplay and Diana’s curiosity leave a lasting impression. It doesn’t reinvent the genre, but its confidence and emotional resonance make it a memorable and worthwhile sci-fi experience.
Crimson Desert is a once-in-a-generation video game. Its expansive open world is breathtaking and one I can get lost in for days thanks to its beautiful visuals, enchanting music and in-depth, meaningful gameplay systems. It’s not perfect, with some obtuse design choices, an underwhelming story and a very slow opening. But the more you peel back each layer of Crimson Desert, it all begins to click, and you realize this is truly a fantastic achievement in video game design.
Project Songbird is a self-healing journey that speaks to both psychological horror fans and struggling artists with a tolerance for the horror genre. It delivers profound storytelling and exceptional artistic design, merging several creative media into one passion project. However, its simplistic gameplay mechanics, weapon upgrades, and low-stakes supply management may be disappointing if you are looking for something more, without having to risk your entire playthrough in permadeath.