GINX TV's Reviews
Despite a few shortcomings, System Shock still remains an engaging game. It might not click immediately, but if you allow yourself to match its flow you’ll come away feeling satisfied. Aspects of System Shock that were ground-breaking back in 1994 feel primitive now, such as emergent gameplay or reliance on audio logs, but this remake gives a long-overdue polish to one of gaming's most revered titles. Its respect of the original material combined with an impressive visual refurbishment will undoubtedly delight core fans, but new players might need a bit of perseverance. If you can look past the awkward combat you’ll be rewarded with a unique experience, one that never insults a player’s intelligence. Both challenging and intriguing, System Shock is still deserving of its legacy and, in remade form, it’ll live on that little bit longer.
Redfall feels like a cluttered and unfocused experience that doesn't compare to the studio's previous endeavors. Arkane's feeble attempt at fusing two genres robs Redfall of everything that made its previous games special. There's no saving Redfall from its bloody fate.
The experience had within this version of Resident Evil Village is like no other. I was in awe of the graphics, and it is super immersive and truly frightening. If you're looking for a good horror game to play in PSVR 2, look no further.
Dead Island 2's engaging combat, the sheer number of customization options, and its laid-back satirical world-building make it a worthy sequel. There are a few gameplay and quality-of-life issues that make this a somewhat frustrating experience though nothing major that would rob the overall fun factor of this game.
With numerous customization options, tons of great songs, and even the added mini-game of catching bras and pants after each show for extra points, Unplugged: Air Guitar is a fun and light-hearted rhythm game that will have you feeling like a rock god in no time.
Minecraft Legends might never be StarCraft II's level of a strategy title, but as a strategy/action hybrid with a multitude of unique elements, it doesn't have to be. It is, however, a triumphant exercise in combining genres and offers both a unique and rewarding experience.
From its post-apocalyptic setting to the innovative gameplay and co-op capabilities, Meet Your Maker so far has a lot going for it. The game might be quite different from Behaviour Interactive's existing well-known property, Dead by Daylight, but its unique take on raiding and base building feels like a refreshing step for the developer. Despite being Behaviour’s first base-building game, the game breathes fresh air into the genre, offering players an innovative experience in a post-apocalyptic, sci-fi environment with the perfect formula for emphasizing the community’s creativity. The developers could perfect the game by expanding upon its lore and characters, creating an even more immersive world for fans to explore.
Kayak VR: Mirage is a must-play for anyone starting out with a PSVR 2. Although it isn't really a game as such, it will show you everything that Sony's latest device is capable of, and it does it in such a beautiful way. It's the best way to wind down after a stressful day, so why not?
Resident Evil 4 is a masterfully streamlined reimagining of Leon and Ashley's 18 years of the original adventure. It smartly evolves several aspects of that game to make it more exciting to the modern audience. By doing all this, it once again cements itself as the greatest action horror game of all time.
Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania DLC hits all the right notes and is a welcomed addition to main series. The music, the gameplay, Richter mode, and the bosses will fill Castlevania fans with nostalgia and give Dead Cells fans a good amount of content for the price point. Although the DLC can be a bit hand-holdy for those who are more familiar with how Dead Cells usually handles its puzzles, the DLC is an overall great experience.
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is a top-notch time-efficient action RPG with exhilarating combat and vibrant cinematic sequences, both of which are a step up from the studio's past titles. However, forgettable boss battles and lackluster loot leave much to desire, preventing this from being Team Ninja's finest.
Scars Above is an incredibly challenging and satisfying third-person shooter that mixes and matches elements from some of the most popular video game franchises in history. It doesn't fully flesh out elements from any of these franchises though its addictive gameplay loop, fueled by some diligent boss encounters, is enough incentive to finish its campaign. However, its bland writing and underwhelming vocal performance mean you won't remember this one for a very long time.
Season: A Letter to the Future is a beautiful and melancholic slice-of-life adventure about cherishing and preserving the fleeting moments of life. However, for a game about understanding and embracing time, it doesn't lend itself enough time to blossom fully, making its rather dramatic conclusion less impactful than it deserves to be. Still, what's there is remarkable, making Season one of the freshest and most captivating video game experiences of this generation.
Hogwarts Legacy offers nothing more or less than a video game experience in which you can live your Harry Potter fantasies without dire consequences. It's a game driven by nostalgia, with a male protagonist whos voice even has an uncanny resemblance to that of Daniel Radcliff.
The Callisto Protocol is a bittersweet survival horror game that doesn't revolutionize the genre as many expected it to do. While this unquestionably stings, we'd suggest people try and look past some of its odd gameplay mechanics, and its slightly dated design. There's an immensely challenging and satisfying experience to be had in Striking Distance Studios' short but sweet first outing.
Midnight Suns will go down as one of the surprising game releases of this year and an impressive outing for Firaxis once again; I'll be taking Captain Marvel's advice and reinstalling XCOM on my PC because I don't have a C.E.N.T.R.A.L. as they do.
God of War Ragnarok is the best-written AAA game since 2010's Red Dead Redemption. From a narrative and cinematic point of view, it's a worthy, satisfying, and an immensly emotional conclusion to Kratos' 17 years long journey that leaves the window open just enough for an eventual sequel.
New additions yield Naughty Dog's magnum opus, an evocative and wholesome video game that's well worth experiencing again or for the first time.
Rollerdrome is an innovative, upbeat, often sadistic, and utterly satisfying shooter-skater that had me completely immersed in its 10 hours long single-player campaign. Coming off from OlliOlli World, I would have preferred a little more variety in the visual department, not to mention more forgiving combat encounters in the latter half of the campaign, though what's here is substantial. If you're up for the challenge, Rollerdrome is well worth your money and time.
Monsters based on western myth, tons of new Silkbind Attacks that shake up the combat, and some of the best Fashion Hunter options I've ever seen. Sunbreak is an expansion that managed to add new content to keep fans interested while maintaining all of the DNA from the rest of the series and Rise. This expansion is by no means groundbreaking. If you aren't a Monster Hunter fan and don't like grinding long hunts for parts, this still isn't the game for you. But if you enjoyed Rise, you have no reason to wait another minute. Take down some vampire dragons and set your pets up with the best-looking armor in Elgado.