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Although it lacks polish at times, I enjoyed my time spent shooting and staking vampires to my heart’s content, it has drawbacks but overall it took me a few hours to complete and I had fun throughout, it may not stay too long in the memory, but while playing I was entertained.
Wreckreation is a game with huge ideas that didn’t just not quite have the budget to realise them, it pulls itself in too many directions from the off, and that results in a title that feels empty and desolate and as harsh as it is to say, I think this is beyond patching up, I think it’s too far gone in the wrong directions to save at all.
Mafia 4 is a game that excels in its presentation, atmosphere, and narrative, whilst having some solid combat, but you spend far too much of the game working your way through stealth and vehicular sections that feel archaic in their execution, tied to out-of-action segments that are crushingly pedestrian. This may be a beautiful wine for some, but it’s not the vintage for me. 🍷
The definitive way to enjoy Monolith Software’s classic, hopefully this will get a lot of folks into a game that I spent a lot of my teenage years enjoying. I can’t imagine that Blood 2: The Chosen will get the same treatment and quite frankly, that’s absolutely fine, because it is – as the Aztecs used to say, “Not very good”.
Neon Inferno is a title that brings back a niche genre that very much appeals to me, and the beautiful blend of pixel art with more modern graphic sensibilities, and a truly pulse-pounding soundtrack means that it’s a game that pops off the screen. Mid-level bonuses and weapon drops would have a been cool to see, but the personality of each stage and the sheer pace of everything will keep you glued to the screen throughout as you learn patterns and fend off hundreds of foes. A very cool title that deserves to be inhaled by the classic action lovers out there.
All in all, if you are a fan of the basics of the series, this is very much more of the same with a few tweaks. The music may click with a lot of folks, and perhaps there are some that will relish the sheer amount of items and loadouts that you can wangle, but whilst there are thousand of weapons and a huge open world to explore, I can’t help but feel that this is quantity over quality in some areas.
I think that this game will be one that fans of the original will adore – it’s always fantastic to see POV-only games from the ‘90s/00’s available on console, and Nightdive are the best at what they do – but the sheer design philosophies that run through the game from the original development will be a tough sell to modern audiences that aren’t familiar with the game, and I can imagine that it’s a bit of a hard sell. Whilst there’s online multiplayer, it would have been cool to see local multiplayer included here but overall, I’m just over the moon that Outlaws is finally available to play on console, as it’s a bit of a forgotten title that has a very unique personality that still shines through today, there’s nothing quite like it out there.
Marvel Cosmic Invasion isn’t a reinvention of the genre, nor does it need to be. It’s a fun, flashy, tightly built slice of superhero mayhem short, punchy, and occasionally a little shallow, but always enjoyable. It's perfect for anyone who still gets excited by the thought of shouting “Avengers, assemble!” while button mashing A.I.M. bots and aliens into dust.
Lumines Arise is an incredible game played on any size screen, whether on a 70-inch OLED TV or a handheld. But it shines like a diamond in VR, and I feel privileged that I have the equipment to experience it at its best. It’s one of my games of the year, a title I’ll buy on multiple platforms, and will be a permanent install on any device I own that can run it.
After playing Dark Quest 3, it did take me a few minutes to adjust to the slightly different approach that this sequel takes, but the multiplayer and custom dungeon builder included means that those that click with this game will have a lot of bang for their buck, and the fact that its such a classic interpretation means that you can get rolling within a minute or two, what are you waiting for? Get out there and defeat the Dark Wizard!
I love the idea; and the tone, visuals, and music are all up to par, creating an accessible game, but I can’t imagine it would hold plyers’ interest for more than a couple of hours. That said, at a fiver, it’s a great way to spend an evening, and has put the studio on the map for me, with their esoteric take on the rally genre!
My experience with Sandrock was so captivating that I ended up earning the platinum trophy in just under 100 hours. For four months, it was the only game I wanted to play. The blend of story, creativity, exploration, and community made it feel like a second home. If you’re a fan of life sims, building games, or just looking for a cozy escape, I can’t recommend "My Time at Sandrock" enough. It’s a standout title that’s sure to leave a lasting impression.
Again, I don’t usually comment on price, but the fact that this is currently £25 is quite baffling, the last time I picked up a game at that cost and completed it in under thirty minutes was Hyperstone Heist on the Mega Drive, but at least that had some replay value! I’d avoid this one, sadly.
Psychopathy assessment is a game of two halves, and it only takes around 40 minutes to complete. For the first half, I think it is a wonderfully chilling and unsettling experience which also makes you ask yourself thoughtful questions, the second half however is a lacklustre horror game which makes it hard to recommend. But if they ever made a sequel or spiritual sequel that focuses more on the style set out initially - I would 100 percent be excited for it.
Deathless. The Hero Quest will be firmly installed on my Xbox for some time, it’s become a ‘go to’ game at the moment, perfect for a lengthy session or even for a quick twenty minute blast, if time allows. The subtle tweaks to the genre formula combined with the hardy story-telling makes this a big ol’ recommendation from us here at GF!
Overall then, this really is one of the best games I've played this year. It's twitchy but easy to pick up, with depth that you wouldn't necessarily expect from a shooter, and it's an easy recommend from me. Happily, if you're of the PC persuasion, it's also playable on Steam Deck for those who prefer hand-held extermination. Who would think that spreading democracy would be such fun?
Funnily enough I think King Kong is the game’s biggest asset, with standard 2.5D action and platforming gameplay alone it would be easy to dismiss, but the interactions with Kong and solid level design mean that there is enough here to find Kong: Survivor Instinct enjoyable.
The game is fully voice acted with a small cast of characters that helps keep things focused as well as a pretty straight story that’s simple but enjoyable, especially for younger gamers, I played this with my young son and the balance of adventure and horror very much appealed to him without being overly scary, perfect for the upcoming Halloween season!
Dark Deity was one of my favourite turn-based games of the last few years, Sword & Axe LLC are a developer very dear to my heart due to how they manage to keep such tried and tested genre mechanics feeling fresh and satisfying by creating such a rich and fully rounded gaming experience. This sequel effectively polishes and shines that robust core design into a game that feels even more inviting and satisfying to play. If you are a fan of Fire Emblem or the Shining Force series of games, this isn’t just a recommendation, it should be on the national curriculum! Awesome stuff.
The Edge of Allegoria is a game that captures the nostalgic Game Boy vibe with nice pixel visuals and a charming soundtrack tied to tried ‘n tested mechanics that are bolstered to a sense of humour that will probably be a little divisive, although it does give the game its roguish character.