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TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge 2 Review – High Speed Fun

18Mar

By StuartNo Comments

TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge 2 Review – High Speed Fun

Racing returns to the Snaefell Mountain course in TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge 2. Published by Bigben Interactive and developed by Kylotonn Racing Games, we take back to the track and build on the previous title that we reviewed here. Gameplay Without delay, let's dive straight into the gameplay section, and in essence, the main mechanics are pretty similar to the previous iteration. TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge 2 is a street racing game, however, it has a big difference. The main game is centred about the looooong track on the Isle of Man. For those of you that have watched this on TV then you will know that the speeds these riders get up to is astounding. The game is no different, the sense of speed as you are bouncing off the limiter is super impressive. So what else can...

Doom Eternal Review – In League With Satan

17Mar

By TC Staff WriterNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Doom Eternal Review – In League With Satan

Let's face it, Doom Eternal needs no introduction. It's the latest release in the genre-defining series, and after Doom (2016) ran in, punched a big hole in our chest, and tore our hearts out, fans have been eagerly awaiting more. For those of our readers who have no idea what I'm talking about, the original Doom revolutionised first-person shooters way back in 1993. Developer ID Software took everything they learnt for their previous title, Wolfenstein 3D, and turned it up to 11. It's a frantic, unrelenting game, which pits you against the toughest S.O.B's Hell has to offer. ID Software have always shown great reverence when it comes to Doom. It's a game that has been ported to everything (even calculators), but when it comes to sequels, there's only a small handful. As such, when a...

Yes, Your Grace Review – A Crowning Achievement?

16Mar

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PC Reviews

Yes, Your Grace Review – A Crowning Achievement?

Lo! Sound the bugle! A new game this way comes and thou will now bow and pay homage to its review. Be the latest offering from developer Brave at Night fair or foul? Gather close, simple peasant, and all shall be revealed. But hark, speak ye not unless spoken to, and reply to my demands only with 'Yes, Your Grace', otherwise you'll be in an iron maiden for so long people will start mistaking you for Eddie. Gameplay Yes, Your Grace is a story-based medieval fantasy kingdom management simulator (or an SMFKMS, as the genre is more commonly known...). You play King Eryk, a man devoted to his wife and three daughters, and ruler of the small realm of Davern that is somewhat down on its luck. Aside from the usual pressures that rulers face, some years ago, you rather stupidly promised you...

Dead or School Review – Perverted by Language

13Mar

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Switch Reviews

Dead or School Review – Perverted by Language

Dead or School first came to the public's attention via an ultimately unsuccessful Indiegogo campaign which began in 2016. Thankfully developers StudioNanafushi were able to find enough yen down the back of their sofas to finish their work, and it seems to be paying off as hype continues to build around this zombie-themed 2D action RPG. How does it fare against other titles in the already over-crowded Metroidvania genre? Dead or School mirrors Metro 2033 in terms of its basic plot. Many years ago mutant/zombie things overthrew the world, and the survivors took up residence in the Tokyo subway tunnels to avoid becoming dinner for the undead. You play as Hisako, the granddaughter of the village elder, who has long-since dreamed of visiting the surface. She has heard of wonderful place...

12Mar

By TristanNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Rugby 20 Review – A good Try?

Just in time for the 2020 Six Nations comes Rugby 20 from Developers Eko Software and publishers BigBen Interactive. Rugby has been poorly served by the video game industry over the years although to be fair it is not the easiest game to convert to the pixel format. However, given that both American Football and Baseball have seen successful sims in recent years it shouldn't too hard to cater to those ardent egg chasers out there should it? Rugby 20 is the latest edition to a franchise which appears to be operating on a biannual basis. Rugby 18 was not particularly well received by critics and players so can Rugby 20 finally be the game to break the mould. Read on and find out. Gameplay One of the biggest issues I have with Rugby 20 is the lack of depth in the game modes. There is y...

Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX Review

11Mar

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Switch Reviews

Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX Review

The Pokemon series has had a plethora of spin-off titles ranging from Picross to Pokken. As the Switch enjoys recycling games more than Snorlax enjoys a snooze, we were bound to get more remasters. Next on the long list of ports and re-releases is Spike Chunsoft's remaster of their first two Pokemon Dungeon games, which have been re-worked into one complete title: Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX - catchy right? Gameplay The game starts with a personality test. You answer a range of questions to determine your spirit Pokemon. "Psyduck? What the..." but don't worry, if you are not happy with the Pokemon selected based on your answers, you can select one of the 16 Pokemon as your main character and an extra one to take the mantel of being your partner. The plot is at the forefro...

Sades Axe RGB Gaming Mouse Review – Budget Goodness

10Mar

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Sades Axe RGB Gaming Mouse Review – Budget Goodness

Recently I got approached to review the Sades Axe RGB Gaming Mouse, and what kind of PC Master Race gamer would I be if I turned down the opportunity to get to grips with this piece of kit. So here we are, approximately a month after receiving the mouse and putting it through all kinds of tests, from general gaming to competitive gaming, and even just some day to day working in the office. Features The Sades Axe Gaming Mouse comes with a whole host of brilliant features. Including the following. Detachable Weight 5 Extra Buttons Esports Mouse Design DPI Shift Button RGB Illumination. Now I know you are thinking "What does this all mean?" or even "Why should I care?" and in general I would have to agree with you, all of this is just fluff, it's all just words unless...

UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH Exe:Late[cl-r] Review – Flashy Fightin’ Anime Action

9Mar

By CraigNo Comments

Switch Reviews

UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH Exe:Late[cl-r] Review – Flashy Fightin’ Anime Action

Originally developed by Ecole Software and French-Bread, Under Night In-Birth is a 2d fighting game based on a visual novel of the same name. Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[cl-r] is the most recently updated version of that game developed by French-Bread and Arc System Works. It released on the Playstation 4 and Nintendo Switch on February 20th, 2020. For the purpose of this review, I'll be taking a look at the Nintendo Switch version of the game. Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[cl-r] is a fighting game I was looking forward to getting a hands-on with, because of my fondness for past Arc System Works fighting games like Blazblu. So without further delay, let's jump into it and see how it stacks up! Gameplay Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[cl-r] is a 2D anime stylized fighting game, develop...

Fishing Barents Sea Review – Going Overboard

6Mar

By DanNo Comments

Switch Reviews

Fishing Barents Sea Review – Going Overboard

Get your waterproofs and rods at the ready as we sail the rocky seas in Fishing: Barents Sea Complete Edition. Developed by Misc Games and published by Astragon, Fishing: Barents Sea Complete Edition is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox and Playstation 4. Released on the 10th December 2019, this edition of the game comes with extras to lure you in. Today I am diving into the Switch port of the game, keep reading to find out how rocky these seas actually were. Gameplay So what makes Fishing: Barents Sea Complete Edition different from some of the other fishing games? This fishing simulator is a commercial take. So not only do you have to catch the fish, there is a whole other side where you need to maximize your income to assist with progression within the in-game career. You sta...

6Mar

By TC Staff WriterNo Comments

Switch Reviews

Bloodroots Review – Roots Bloody Roots

The age-old argument about video games being too violent has plagued the industry I love for decades. Games have been branded with derogatory terms and parents have campaigned against the release of particularly controversial games. To counter this, gamers of all ages have argued that games don't glorify violence but rather use it as a tool to increase engagement and entertainment in the medium, similarly to the film industry. Gameplay Hotline Miami, Katana Zero and My Friend Pedro have helped to elevate the over the top action genre to new heights, and Paper Cult have recognised this and developed the formula with the bloody fantastic Bloodroots. An appealing element of the genre is the core gameplay loop and Bloodroots nails this. You are tasked with brutally annihilating all the e...