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You can complete Yellowcreek Stories in about an hour, and I usually try not to comment on price, but for what it’s charging, I don’t think it’s worth the money. It probably is worth about half of what they are charging, as this really feels like a demo or first level of a bigger experience. What frustrates me about this game is that I think it obviously grasps horror, but it's wrapped in such a generic package that the small runtime really hurts it. All aspects of this title have been done so many times before and much, much better.
With local multiplayer for up to four players, Super Woden: Rally Edge is a game that is just as great for a quick multiplayer blast as it is to session the single-player mode. With a gloriously energetic throwback soundtrack and a developer that very clearly has a vision and the skill to match, this is very much a recommendation from us here at GF!
Aggelos 2 is a great-looking and sounding game that feels like it should have had a little more signposting. There’s a hard difference between exploring and discovering, or wandering around aimlessly trying to make progress and unfortunately Aggelos fell a tad on the wrong side of the fence for my tastes.
There’s a lot to enjoy here, especially for those looking for a cosy aerial adventure, or those playing with children, etc., but this is a few patches away from being a recommended title, and it’s a real shame because of it.
I’ve played many similar games in various forms over the years – including official remakes and the like – but Agent 64: Spies Never Die very much stands above them all with its tongue-in-cheek charm. Very much a title that will be installed on my PC for a while to come, and I really hope that this makes its way to consoles, as the love and passion that has been poured in definitely needs to be rewarded and shared across other platforms so that all players can recapture the joys of Agent 64: Spies Never Die. I mean, come on – get it on Switch 2 as fast as possible!
If Cultic was co-op, I’d be writing this article with my trousers most definitely removed and burning beside me in a ritual that would most certainly result in the more conservative members of our readership pushing their glasses up their nose, or at the very least clearing their throat, uncomfortably. A huge thumbs up from me, and a welcome inclusion into the pantheon of truly great horror FPS titles.
Heave Ho is a high watermark in the party game genre, and whilst it stings a touch that there aren't any single-player modes, that’s really not Heave Ho’s forte. Its forte is having players shout and giggle at each other as you delve further and further into its increasingly challenging stages, which will have you laughing out loud and creaking the controller in frustration in equal measure. Heave Ho should absolutely be in the running for game of the year, and if you don’t think so, Papa Otis needs to punch you in the face...or at the very least grab you by the mouth and throw you into space.
It is a shame that the gameplay lets this down so much as the story did hold my interest and I did enjoy how it all wrapped up, but the complete lack of detective work and a really dull middle section drags this title into the darkness.
We here at GF are supporters of bringing games from the past into a modern light, and The 7th Guest Remake is an exemplary example in how well it captures the spirit and verve of the original whilst putting a personalised spin on it, all the while keeping the mood and quality at the fore. You may lose the incredible sense of immersion that VR naturally gives, but it hardly seems to matter when a game is as good as this. Whether it’s in 2D or VR…Stauf wants to see you soon.
If you like Piranha Bytes titles, you’ll love this, and if this is your first time in the world of Gothic...it could well be a little different to other RPGs you’ve played, but it will absolutely reward your patience if you click with its style.
A broken, repetitive and frequently exhausting shooter that somehow manages to be more introspective than most prestige games with ten times the budget. Which may be the most surprising thing the Postal franchise has ever done.
It’s not the noticeable cracks that really took the wind out of A.I.L.A’s sails; it was the final two scenarios that took the game down a peg. Some dodgy combat and lack of polish can be tolerated, but the last few sections that become dull and tedious can’t be as easily forgiven. The overall story has some interesting ideas and has some great levels in the first half of the game that do build well, which means you can get something from A.I.L.A. It is just a shame the last sections run out of steam.
A surprise entrant for GOTY for me, Vampire Crawlers is a spin-off that I prefer to the original game, and scratches that itch of the classic tile-based dungeon crawler lover in me, whilst giving the gameplay flashy modern touches that add to the enjoyment and remove the elements that can make the genre feel sluggish, creaky and occasionally impenetrable. A title that feels right at home on the Switch in handheld mode, and one that will be installed on my device for a long time to come, awesome stuff!
Amnesia: Rebirth is a fine horror game that you won’t regret playing. But please, play it anywhere other than Switch 2!
Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss pulled me in right away with its eerie atmosphere and striking visuals. I loved slowly piecing together the mystery and tackling the brain-teasing puzzles. It’s definitely a game for players who like to take their time and soak in every detail. Still, I have to admit, the pacing sometimes dragged, and I found myself wishing the monsters posed a real threat to shake things up. Even so, I genuinely enjoyed my time with the game. If you’re into Lovecraftian horror and don’t mind a slower, more thoughtful pace, there’s a lot here to appreciate.
In games such as this, loose combat, stripped-back and repetitive (if effective) audio, are minor niggles when compared to what is truly offered here, which is a wonderfully realised RPG that celebrates the auteurism of James Wragg’s deeply realised world, a world that needs to be discovered, as enchanting and evocative as it is.
In closing, X-Men and Captain America and The Avengers are simple, fun games that are an absolute blast in multiplayer, and have many quotable moments that celebrate that era of arcade gaming, but are followed up in this collection by games that are either bland or flat out frustrating to play, combine this with a very sparse archival section and it adds up to a mixed experience to say the least.
Crime Simulator is so, so close to being a unique game with a great premise that can result in genuine hilarity, but all too quickly devolves into repetition and frustration at the design. If CookieDev can solve these concerns in their next release, I would certainly be recommending it as a great title to play with friends, but as it stands, it’s merely a few hours of fun before the issues take over.
Dead Format is a unique and entertaining game that does a good job at standing out from its contemporaries in the survival horror genre, which is hard to do with the proliferation of Resident Evil-likes. Conversely, while the atmosphere is great, in my view, the enemy AI and a repetitive gameplay loop have kept this game from its true potential. If you’re on the lookout for an inexpensive 3-8 hour horror-action experience with character, then I’d say it’s worth a punt.
I’d recommend this if you are after a very simple, plain digital version of a game akin to Hero Quest, and it is priced accordingly. Still, I think that, even then, the slight fudging of the basics, such as character selection and traversal, will sting a tad. That said, I’m just as keen as I always am for Dark Quest 5, Blow It Up 2, or whatever comes next from Brain Seal!