AltChar's Reviews
High on Life 2 delivers more talking guns, outrageous satire, and wildly inventive boss fights, but plays things a bit too safe to truly surpass its predecessor.
Tarsier Studios returns with a spiritual successor to Little Nightmares that captures everything that made those games special - and makes it even better.
Milestone's latest motorcycle sim delivers authentic racing thrills with over 300 bikes and smart AI, while accessibility options welcome newcomers without compromising hardcore simulation depth. Dated UI aside, RIDE 6 is the genre's best entry point.
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties delivers phenomenal storytelling, endlessly engaging activities, and heartfelt character moments that shattered every preconception I had about the franchise.
Nioh 3 delivers everything Nioh fans wanted - refined combat, smoother progression, and gorgeous visuals - without sacrificing the brutal challenge that defines the series. This is iterative design at its finest.
I’m happy that I played Cairn; it’s obviously a niche game that will find its audience, whether it’s among simulator game enjoyers or rock climbers, but if you get a chance to play it, I believe you should go for it, as it offers a unique experience despite the difficulties you’ll encounter.
MIO: Memories in Orbit is an entertaining game that will give you so much fun, provided you're more than averagely good at platforming and know how to fly around with your character using all the environmental advantages.
Code Violet is an ambitious sci-fi horror shooter with a surprisingly strong story at its core. Unfortunately, weak execution in key areas like voice acting, combat, and visual presentation constantly undermines that ambition.
VORON: Raven's Story is a charming and melancholic journey, with solid flight, great atmosphere and sound design, and a really lovely story - even if the ending doesn't quite deliver the payoff you're hoping for. At €8.74 for 2-3 hours, it's a worthwhile experience if you're looking for something quiet and contemplative.
Where Winds Meet is simultaneously one of the most impressive and ambitious games I've ever played, and it succeeds remarkably well at what it sets out to achieve - action-packed combat, exploration that never becomes a chore, and a story that ties it all together with heart. And that’s even without going into any MMO systems.
If you're looking for a brief, atmospheric experience to unwind with over a weekend, Winter Burrow's first few hours deliver exactly that. Just don't expect the magic to last through to spring.
Embark Studios redefines the extraction shooter genre with Arc Raiders, their new title featuring breathtaking visuals, a larger-than-life environment, and most importantly, a fun gameplay loop.
I got hooked on Sanatorium's paperwork during the preview build and needed to see where this undercover journalist-turned-fraudulent-psychiatrist thing was headed. Twenty hours and a couple of Campaign restarts later, the bugs had other plans entirely.
Onirism is one of those rare titles that surprises you when you least expect it. What seems like a harmless children’s adventure quickly turns into a quirky, energetic, and strangely addictive third-person shooter with tonnes of personality. Beneath its cartoonish look lies a game that can be surprisingly challenging, making Onirism far more than just another “game for kids”. Unfortunately, the game’s technical hiccups hold it back from being a decent game, at least. Outdated visuals, a repetitive soundtrack, awkward platforming, and poor controller support constantly remind you of its rough edges
Painkiller franchise returns as a live service co-op shooter, abandoning everything that made the original game special. With no proper campaign, repetitive gameplay, and a worrying lack of content at launch, this reboot is more painful than an eternity in hell itself.
Sports Interactive's latest entry strips away beloved features, introduces a confusing UI clearly designed for consoles, and launches in an unfinished state that would make even the most patient manager consider resignation.
Fast & Furious: Arcade Edition is a sublime arcade racing title with untapped potential that is severely held back by its limited content.
Jurassic World Evolution 3 feels like Frontier finally looked at its two crowds - the Jurassic kids and the meticulous park builders - and said: "Fine. You both win." The game feels like a huge improvement visually and mechanically, delivering a genuinely satisfying hybrid of Planet Zoo and Jurassic World Evolution gameplay.
The Outer Worlds 2 is a deeply engaging RPG shooter that excels in storytelling, character development, and immersive world-building. Its narrative depth, branching choices, and amazing companion system make it a game that can fully captivate anyone willing to invest the time. It improves on the original with better gunplay, larger scope, prettier visuals and meaningful player decisions, offering a rewarding experience that stands on its own merits. It has some flaws, like the dull open-world environments, an abundance of text that can hamper the pacing and punishing permanent perk choices, but these are minor drawbacks that do little to overshadow the game’s many strengths. I think this one is worth your money, and it's a no-brainer if you're a Game Pass subscriber.
Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted will fulfil your dosage of tower defence itch. For long-time fans of the series, the new HD graphics overhaul might be a game-changer, but for new players, you can opt for the classic title for a lower cost and not miss out on any action the game has to offer.