AltChar's Reviews
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a stunning turn-based RPG which brings together a beautifully crafted world, an intriguing narrative and snappy combat. Compelling characters and a mysterious storyline will send you on your own expedition, in search of answers to all the questions the game throws your way.
If you appreciate a good horror story and want to finish it for the length of a common movie, then by all means, get yourself Broken Lore: Don't Watch. Not just will you be properly scared, but the game will also give you a story you'll reflect on for a long time after the credits roll.
Steel Seed is real proof of how good ideas in video game development can lead to greatness, and that you don't have to be a super-rich company to make an amazing game.
Rusty Rabbit is a 2D platformer with a very strange concept, bad implementation of ideas, and a very good main character, whose charisma and bad-ass appearance are simply not enough to carry the entire game on his back.
Bionic Bay is a simple yet satisfying 2D platformer that will entertain you beyond words, provided you don't lose your sanity trying to pass some sections and do some impossible stunts.
Assassin’s Creed: Shadows is, without a doubt, the most complete entry in the series to date. If not for a few minor issues with the story’s presentation and some small gameplay flaws, it could very well have been a strong contender for Game of the Year. However, it still carries some of the recurring problems that have long affected the franchise—issues that, unfortunately, even Shadows hasn’t managed to fully overcome.
South of Midnight is a sight to behold and, hands down, one of the most beautiful games I ever played in my entire life.
The First Berserker: Khazan is hands down one of the best Souls-likes that came out recently and can go hand-in-hand with the most outstanding FromSoft titles with zero problems.
If you're a fan of Souls-like games and craving that unique experience, look no further—AI Limit is exactly what you’ve been searching for. Packed with all the familiar Souls mechanics and a few additional twists, it will more than satisfy your craving for challenging gameplay.
Capcom hit the mark once again with Monster Hunter Wilds giving us just enough new stuff to spice things up while keeping the same Monster Hunter formula the franchise was famous for all these years.
FragPunk feels like a decent and polished effort from Bad Guitar Studios with its unique shard card system and Lancers, and it is here to stay. However, considering the current monetisation system, the game's earning potential will remain limited, as the whole mobile game microtransaction system won't really work for players who are accustomed to straightforward stores of Fortnite and Call of Duty.
Two Point Museum is an excellent, fully fleshed-out management simulator that manages to hit the home run with a balance of relaxing and over-the-top gameplay experience.
Rich with a vibrant world, intriguing story, remarkable companions, and engaging combat, Obsidian's first-person fantasy RPG, Avowed, offered so much flavour that I found it hard to stop playing.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is hands down a must-play for anyone who’s into Medieval open-world gameplay. All of it combines into a package that justifies the 59.99€ price tag, or 79.99€ if you’re going for the Gold Edition. Honestly, this is a serious Game of the Year contender.
Sniper Elite: Resistance delivers solid sniping action and rewarding gameplay but falls short with outdated graphics, weak AI, and little innovation, making it feel like a reskin rather than a proper new entry in the series.
Tails of Iron 2 is a worthy sequel that fans of the original will certainly enjoy. For 24.99, you’ll get a gorgeous little action RPG and 15 to 20 hours of content, which is well worth the money in my book.
Ninja Gaiden 2 Black is a must-play for all beat 'em up, hack-and-slash fans. With exceptional combat mechanics, a great story, and a classic gameplay formula, Ninja Gaiden 2 Black smashes it out of the park in my books.
Eternal Strands dazzles with breathtaking visuals and thrilling boss fights, but its convoluted story, underwhelming gameplay elements, and wrong design choices hold it back from reaching its full potential.
Dynasty Warriors: Origins can initially be quite enjoyable, especially during large-scale battles which are a true spectacle but it gets a bit dull the longer you play. Combined with a fairly average visual presentation and a soundtrack that feels out of place it's hard to recommend Dynasty Warriors: Origins to a casual gamer looking for the next great game to play.
The Spirit of the Samurai is a game full of great ideas that, unfortunately, fail to shine due to poor execution. The game is held back by terribly unresponsive controls, poorly implemented enemy AI, and developer promises that fall far short of expectations. These shortcomings, among others, ultimately make it difficult for me to recommend this game.