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It’s Only Money (Chapter Three) – PC Review

5Sep

By Jordan Rooker1 Comment

It’s Only Money (Chapter Three) – PC Review

It's Only Money is a new indie open-world life/sim/action game by Usual Suspects Studios. Brought to us on Steam by Firestoke (Hauntii, Bish Bash Bots), live your best poor life as a citizen of Rockhaven - doing whatever it takes to rise above the mayor. It is exclusively available in early access on Steam for PC. How About a New Playground to be a Menace to Society? I never really thought of games like the Saints Row or Grand Theft Auto series as life simulator games. Now that I'm a decade wiser I suppose I could see how they'd be classed as so. After all, the developers and players of It's Only Money seem to think so. But what about these games strikes you as a simulation of life? Check out my thoughts on how this game lines up with those of its kind in the review below. Gameplay It'...

30Aug

By Mike BucekNo Comments

VR Reviews

Big Shots – Quest 3 Review

Developed by AlterEyes and published by MyDearest Inc. Big Shots is an action-packed VR roguelite. You’ll have to battle alien hordes, earn upgrades, and forge an unstoppable mech to reclaim Earth. Big Shots originally released on PCVR and PlayStation VR2 earlier this year to mixed results. So how does the currently released version (available on PlayStation VR2, Meta Quest and PCVR) stand up? Calling The Shots On Quest How does Big Shots cope with the move to the standalone headset? Check out our review and let us know in the comments if you are going to take the plunge into the game. Gameplay Big Shots is a wave shooting game that can be played solo or co-op, all the while piloting your mech. Beat the waves to collect money which can be spent upgrading your mech or even purchasing ne...

Shoulders of Giants: Ultimate – PC Review

27Aug

By Jordan RookerNo Comments

PC Reviews

Shoulders of Giants: Ultimate – PC Review

Shoulders of Giants: Ultimate is an action roguelite adventure by Moving Pieces Interactive. It was previously only available on the Epic Games store for PC or Xbox One/Series X|S but as of August 12th is now available via Steam. Though simply named Shoulders of Giants at its prior release, the title has been updated to reflect the Ultimate changes that have been made to the game since then. Frog and Robot - another Dynamic Duo Adventure There have been many video game duos over the years: Ratchet and Clank, Sam and Max, Jak and Daxter, Kratos and Boy, etc. Though the Froggie in Shoulders of Giants: Ultimate would assert that the robot is the sidekick, I think an argument could definitely be made for the latter. When you think of other game duos, who are the most memorable to you? Let me...

20Aug

By Tyler DenyerNo Comments

PC Reviews

Ario – PC Review

Ario, developed by Vata Games and published by Artax Games, plunges players into a vivid yet troubled world. Ario tells the story of a young warrior named Ario, who embarks on a perilous journey to rescue his mother from the clutches of dark forces. What begins as a quest to reunite with his missing parent soon becomes an epic battle against nightmares, curses, and a host of demonic enemies. With its combination of action, platforming, and tower defence elements, Ario attempts to carve out a niche in the crowded 2.5D action-adventure genre. But does it succeed? Ario, this game needed some more air yo. What really stands out in Ario is the vibrant art style and dark atmosphere. It does a great job of creating a world filled with tension and mystery, making exploration genuinely exciting...

15Aug

By Jordan RookerNo Comments

PC Reviews

Hellbreach: Vegas – PC Review

Hellbreach: Vegas is a wave-based zombie co-op shooter moving from Early Access to a 1.0 release on Steam. It has been available in Early Access on Steam since early March this year, but solo indie developer Infinity Ape Studios has stuck to his 6-month timeline. With publishing by Iceberg Interactive (Star Dynasties, AirportSim), the official 1.0 launch date was yesterday i.e. August 14th, 2024. Now this is Zombie Slaying! Fresh off my preview for Last Whisper, Hellbreach: Vegas definitely looks to be a horse of a different colour. At a glance it immediately hearkens back to spending some late nights with friends fighting zombie hordes in any number of Call of Duty games. Gameplay Hellbreach: Vegas is a wave-based zombie co-op FPS for you and up to three other friends to enjoy. It...

12Aug

By Ruddy CelestialNo Comments

Switch Reviews

Cattie – Switch Review

Cattie is a Retro Action Platforming game developed by Vergiu Games. The game was originally released on Steam on Nov 14th, 2023. Now thanks to EastAsiaSoft and their porting wizardry, the game is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and the PlayStation 4/PlayStation 5. Time to be paw-ful of where you pounce Gameplay Cattie is your normal platformer except you play as Cattie the cat. You may ask: why is Cattie surrounded by death and peril? I honestly don't know. The game itself is linear with no story. But this fact is actually a positive in my opinion. Anyone can make up an epic backstory for Cattie. And no one will be wrong. Throughout my playthrough I came up with two narratives. My first being that Cattie is stuck in a VR testing facility. And the second is that curiosi...

6Aug

By StuartNo Comments

Previews & Early Access

Over the Top WWI – PC Preview

Over the Top WWI is as you have guessed, a World War 1 shooter. Akin to Battlefield 1, you set about some visceral battles with on foot infantry as well as vehicles. Over The Top isn't just the name of the game If you're a fan of shooters and a fan of World War 1, then this might just be the game you have been looking to add to your library. Let's take a look at some of the features in this heart-pumping preview. Gameplay So you might think that this section is going to be short for a shooter. Well, you'd be incredibly wrong! There are so many strings to the proverbial bow of Over The Top WWI that just covering a few is probably doing it a disservice. On the other hand we want to keep this a nice brief overview of a preview. So we will do our best. Heading from the main menu int...

6Aug

By Jordan RookerNo Comments

Previews & Early Access

Kristala – PC Preview

Kristala is a dark fantasy action-rpg available now in early access on PC by developer Astral Clocktower Studios. It is self-published and will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch upon full launch. Welcome to your Feline Fighter Fantasy Fresh off my latest preview of No Rest for the Wicked, I thought a look at a similar genre game would be interesting. This brought me to check out Kristala. While many others were returning for DLC for that one game with a really old circle, I was busy getting my butt handed to me once more in a different game. Sometimes we are just gluttons for punishment! Gameplay In Kristala, you take on the role of a feline warrior on their quest to master six magic specialties of the sacred Kristals. The intent by doing so is to ...

2Aug

By Olivia HoultonNo Comments

PC Reviews

Minds Beneath Us – PC Review

Minds Beneath Us is a single-player sci-fi narrative game from BearBoneStudio. It is based on the backdrop of a futuristic Asian city where AI has become fully automated, with a mysterious conspiracy unavailing. Will you unravel the mystery? Minds Beneath Us is a complex story-driven game now available on Steam at an introductory price of £15.07. If you are in two minds about playing Minds Beneath Us, then keep on reading. Gameplay Minds Beneath Us begins with an introduction to Jason Dai, a run-of-the-mill type of guy. Quickly, you learn that you are the rogue consciousness that has infiltrated his mind. Known as M.B.U, you take control of Jason, turning his boring life upside down. Using Taiwan as its muse, BearBoneStudio have created a cyber-punk world as its backdrop. Society h...

6Jun

By Ruddy CelestialNo Comments

PC Reviews

RKGK – PC Review

Ever wanted to live your life on the edge? Have a cool robot sidekick while making amazing graffiti? Well, I have news for you! You too can do all this, but you'll need to have short hair, one thigh high sock. Spray Paint not yet rated. RKGK/Rakugaki is an Action, Adventure game with an amazing Anime style and theme to it. Sprayed on the side of the building by Wabisabi Games. Thanks to their publisher Gearbox Publishing, developing the game went smoothly. Wabisabi Games made their debut in the gaming industry by adorning the town with graffiti. Gameplay Let me set the stage for everyone, the world allows everyone to be as expressive as they want. But one day, a scientist by the name of Buff comes in and takes the spark from everyone with monitors. Valah comes in with the aid of h...