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A charming and fun homage to old-school action RPGs that works great as either an abridged experience or a long-term commitment
An iconic American sport made right here in Melbourne (Australia), can we do it justice?
The Adventure Pals is a great-looking, quirky and irreverent platforming RPG that unfortunately falls a bit flat thanks to levels that lack excitement and outstay their welcome
Thanks to a nuanced combat system, Extinction is fun hack ‘n’ slash experience whose poorly executed story and repetitive mission design stops it from being memorable for all the right reasons
With less content and gameplay depth, how could this sixth entry in the long-running franchise possibly hold up against its predecessors? Quite well, as it turns out
Break out of prison with a friend in this amazing, heart-wrenching, cinematic masterpiece
The second season of the Orwell series continues with a strong narrative rooted in contemporary issues, with a couple of new mechanics keeping the gameplay alive
After 50-ish hours with the wind at my back and the salty spray on my face, I am still enjoying those incredible moments that Sea of Thieves can create – yet I find myself having great difficulty recommending it to others without an incredible list of caveats
Although it doesn’t quite live up to its potential (likely due to a shoestring budget), fans of the books and kids will find something to enjoy in Torus Games’ adaptation of Beast Quest
Warriors from across the world are ripped from their time and thrown into battle in this cutesy arena
Far Cry 5 sets a new standard for the Ubisoft formula thanks to its excellent story and characters, and its engaging and refined gameplay mechanics
High spirits and breezy gameplay punctuate a sequel that doesn’t quite hit the highs of its stellar predecessor and squanders some of the potential of its various systems while still making for an enjoyable adventure
Strap in and shoot your way through a satirical look at 1950s America and its absurd gun culture
Omega Force prove that lightning can strike twice with a stellar follow-up to their successful first Attack on Titan game
Kirby is back in a new platforming adventure and this time he’s bringing some friends along for the trip
Kirby is back in a new platforming adventure and this time he’s bringing some friends aUp in the air, where the eagles fly, there exist excellent 2D platformers that pay tribute to older games while still retaining their own identity. Rad Rodgers came so close to soaring alongside them, but its wings melted a bit, so it has to glide for a bit and look down at the scattered bodies of Kickstarter nostalgiabait…and their own wings. Their very crappy wingslong for the trip
The Council gets off to an excellent start thanks to its brilliant characters, clever gameplay, unique RPG elements and the threat of long-lasting consequences, which ensured that I was captivated from start to finish. Twice.
SAO: Fatal Bullet shakes things up with new locations and mechanics but fails to grab the attention of anyone but fans
Overall, Frantics is a fairly successful little foray into the quirky, party-friendly mini-game ensemble concept that skimps a tad on features and content while doubling down on aesthetic
Bravo Team provides a cover-based shooter that brings some welcome support for the AIM controller, but misses its mark in a number of areas