Player2.net.au's Reviews
Everyone experiences grief at some point, but I did not think a game would help me come to terms with it and the emotions it causes.
It’s goofy, and earnest, and consciously inclusive in a way that makes me, a queer person, scared to talk about it on the internet (even after all these years). It’s bold, and comfortable in itself, and even in its weaker moments, It does feel different to the past games, but for me, it’s a good kind of different.
I legitimately hated a lot of my time with it. But, man, I do hope that a proper new instalment is in the works because I can absolutely see how this could be gloriously delirious fun.
Dragon Quest III HD-2D, put simply is the Dragon Quest III of old, and while the game was lauded for its brilliance in 1988, there are certainly some aspects that don’t hold up as well with parts of the modern audience. For some, this is the retro content that will fill your heart with joy to immerse yourself in once again, while for others, the old turn-based systems and relative lack of hand-holding in terms of objective signposting, might just be too much of a deterrent.
Likewise - it’s not the best LEGO game, nor is it the best Horizon game, but there’s definitely a charm to the combination of the two. Even when they’re not at their best, these are two IPs that shine, and I’d happily jump into some co-op for this game any day.
This is easily the best COD has been this generation and the most fun I have had with the series since the insane Black Ops 3. The campaign mode shows real innovation with a host of different, yet equally entertaining missions, the multiplayer is tailored in a way that somehow makes it welcoming to lapsed players and the Zombies mode is an absolute blast with friends.
While the dev team behind Moon Mystery have attempted to release a big epic space adventure, they would have been much better off scaling back the game and focusing on the core gameplay loop, narrative and Q.A.
I think What the Car is a great game that absolutely made me laugh at times with its complete absurdity. It’s enjoyable enough for me, but I feel completionists and those with a competitive streak will get a lot more out of it than I ever would.
Like Digital Eclipse’s other Gold Master interactive documentaries, Tetris Forever tells a special story about a slice of gaming history. If you’re a fan of learning about the stories of these games, beyond what’s already been covered in the past, then you’re going to get a kick out of what they’ve done in presenting the story here.
This game and its niche subject matter certainly wouldn’t appeal to everyone, but if you want tractors to become your new obsession, this is the game for you.
It’s been quite a while since I’ve enjoyed playing a Sonic title this much, with both halves of Sonic X Shadow Generations combining to make a great package.
The price, however, is literally the only bad thing I can say about what is one of my favourite gaming experiences of all time. It may be an old game now, but it is one that has aged like fine wine. The gameplay is pitch-perfect, the art direction is stunning and the story holds the same emotional impact it always did.
What it all boils down to is that despite its rough edges, tech issues and underwhelming single-player campaign, fans of the movie should get plenty of joy out of Starship Troopers: Extermination.
Dead Season is a short zombie romp through a tactical lens. It walks the line between tactical and accessible and doesn’t feel like it nails either side of the coin, so in the end, it comes off feeling a bit toothless.
Super Mario Party Jamboree has made some wonderful additions to the formula and has also introduced the world to in excess of 100 exciting new games (and variants) to play, and while not every swing hits the target, the majority do, creating an experience that is begging to be played by friendship groups and families alike.
Hollowbody is a love letter to early turn-of-the-century horror. It’s not the most elegant at dealing with the pieces; some of the puzzles vary wildly in difficulty, enemies are fairly generic and the game is pretty short but you know what? I think, for the fact that this is a solo developer and it’s not highly priced it’s still a solid recommend from me.
Metaphor: ReFantazio is amazing, that’s really all there is to it in my eyes. It deftly and expertly brings in elements from SMT’s main titles and spin-offs and turns them into something new and wonderful.
While FFXVI is a fully functioning PC Port without any glaring technical issues, it is a very basic one that misses a lot of the features that PC gamers have come to expect. It is hard not to be disappointed with what could have been a technical showpiece but is instead just acceptable
There are a few very minor annoyances with the PC version but honestly, the stunning nature of the graphical improvements along with the already pitch-perfect gameplay mean that is a very very small price to pay.
While I won’t hide from the fact my inner child was excited by the prospect of jumping into something involving the Looney Tunes once again, I won’t shy from the fact that I was completely underwhelmed by all that the game gives you to do.