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While RetroRealms: Double Feature is visually and atmospherically well-crafted, it’s a bit of a mixed bag across the board. The platformer gameplay and 16-bit art style are great, but that’s ultimately where it reaches heights, as the core loop and grind is extremely tedious that will only really appeal to the niche it’s intended for. Horror fans and retro enthusiasts will appreciate the homage to classic films and games, but at £20 a pop, it’s hard to recommend the games as they currently are, making it hard to justify the purchase.
Overall Mortal Kombat 1 feels more like two steps back and one step forward if you are to compare this to Mortal Kombat 9 which in itself was also a soft reboot. The story mode was engaging and kept me wanting to play to find out what happens. New implementations like the Kameo system felt a nice new touch. Online mode though did not engage me, I just felt like there wasn't enough in it to make me really get into it. On top of that the microtransactions did make me feel a little uneased with the future in which one of my favourite fighting games of all time is going.
Chants of Sennaar could have been a fun and puzzling adventure game but was sadly brought down by it's complexity and difficult yet unique game mechanics. However, maybe I'm just not smart enough for this game but it is one hundred percent worth checking out if you love a good challenge and enjoy working out puzzles.
Lego 2K Drive is a lot of fun and worth playing if you'd like a little more chaos in your Forza Horizon or even just to feel the nostalgia that playing Lego games has to offer.
Velocity Noodle is an fast-paced, futuristic 2D platformer in which your main goal is to deliver noodles as fast as you can.
Post Void is an extremely fun yet stress inducing game that leaves the player on the edge of their seat trying to get beat their high score. I would recommend checking out Post Void if you get the chance.
I found Little Witch Nobeta to be a simplistic yet fun to play game with exciting boss fights, interesting enemies and unique abilities and spells which is only brought down by its somewhat repetitive environment and lack of engaging themes. Little Witch Nobeta is definitely worth checking out for yourself.
Even though Ishin is a remake and I was playing on the PlayStation 5, some of the systems still feel clunky and dated. I feel it's probably my bias towards the franchise, but it weirdly adds to its charm. The story is gripping and the use of familiar faces / characters draw you in like a historical soap-opera. The use of silly to absurd side stories gives you a well earned break from the seriousness of the plot. I honestly don't think that even after nearly 40hours of playtime, I have begun to scratch the surface of all that Like a Dragon: Ishin has to offer and I suspect that if you were new to the franchise that this would be an excellent starting point. There are a few places it falls down on though. Even with the use of the in game map; certain areas are a bit of a nightmare to navigate and I did encounter a few minor bugs, one of which had me falling through the map in a loop. Like a Dragon: Ishin will captivate players from start to finish. Whether you're a fan of the Yakuza/Like a Dragon series or are new to it, Like a Dragon: Ishin is sure to provide a challenge and an unforgettable gaming experience by combining it's immersive storyline with Incredible voice-acting, beautifully remastered and period appropriate visuals, familiar faces, excellent combat system.
Overall this game surprised me completely. A great tactical third-person shooter with exploration and epic boss battles. Apart from the graphics, which did let me down, Scars Above is a game you should buy if you are into sci-fi exploration or looking for a different take on the Soul's Bourne games.
I found Ten Dates uninteresting, boring and way too short which was able to keep me slightly invested with it's genuinely good acting and effective uses of music in scenes. However, I can understand that if this game was played by an individual from its target audience (which I don’t think I am) then I can see somebody finding some sort enjoyment from this game.
Mahokenshi is a great take on the Slay The Spire style game. Adding in its out elements and well thought out designs. At times the amount of text to read on screen can be a little overbearing, it did not take away from a very thrilling experience.
If you are going to blend all my favourite Rogue-like games together, you got to do it right, and in this case, Alchemy Sheep got it right. With only a few minor issues regarding balancing issues in the later game, this is a must-buy.
Do Not Open has a very interesting story with great graphics and okay sound. However an entire horror game based on timed puzzles which you will die and have to repeat many times to a point it becomes frustrating. Does not work for me. I will be revisiting this game on the new PS5 VR headset if it is supported.
I had a great time with Yum Yums Cookstar. If you're looking for fun, and I mean colourful fun, and to give your brain that little retuning it needs for memory and reflexes, picking this up won't disappoint.
Star Ocean: The Divine Force did not blow me away and send me into space like a similar JRPG Tales of arise did. The English dubbing is a significant put-off, so the game must be played in Japanese Voice-acting and subtitles, in my opinion. It felt like another generic PS4 JRPG rather than a step forward in the genre, especially on the PS5
Overall for someone who hasn't played a point-and-click adventure since Monkey island, this has made my eyes open more to the genre. This is a must-buy for anyone who loves the 1980s era. The nostalgia alone is worth the asking price to put that grin on your face. The controls on handheld and controllers may damper the experience, but that is not a reason to make you turn away as being a point-and-click game; it is forgiving.
Overall I did enjoy some parts of this game and I admire the creativity it brought to the roguelike table. I am a big fan of game developers, especially indie developers trying something new. The game is more oriented toward the "Army Builder" genre lovers than "Roguelike" lovers. It didn't feel good on the Steam Deck, and the repetitive nature of it made me bored and frustrated at times. However, there is something to build on here (no pun intended) and I hope the developers keep moving forward with some great ideas.
For Honor makes up for its campaign flaws with it's impressive and in-depth combat system, class choices and beautiful graphic work. If you're looking for a new competitive / strategic hack and slash game with strong PVP and team-based elements, then For Honor might just be the game for you!
I would love to say that this game is perfect, but sadly it’s not. The story for me is a little dry, until towards the end. However, Dragon's Dogma makes up for it with it’s immersive combat and the ability to fly into battle with your hand selected rag-tag band of merry misfits. Thankfully there are no game breaking bugs, it has a 60fps butter smooth framerate and the combat system deserves a standing ovation.
Really, it’s not all bad! If you can look beyond the games graphical errors, it is a whole lot of fun. The story is brilliant, the combat system is fresh and engaging and the cooperative multiplayer mode really does add a new pace to the game.