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2Mar

By Alfie B-SmithNo Comments

Hell Let Loose – Get Ready Private!

The FPS genre sure is a big world out there, particularly World War 2 themed games. Hell Let Loose is a refreshing addition to the gaming community. We’ve all played the same old type of First Person Shooters whether it be online or career-focused. However, they all seem to miss one element which can sometimes be overshadowed by unlocks, gun attachments, etc. and communication and teamwork can be forgotten about. Hell Let Loose is the flagship title for Black Matter Studios. Released in June 2019, Hell Let Loose is developed solely for PC on the Unreal Engine. Hell Let Loose - Is it As Realistic As You Can Get? I hadn’t heard of this game before seeing this recommended in my Steam account. Approaching this game with an open mind, I dived straight in. Without doing any prior research o...

Nioh 2: The Complete Edition Review – Nioh… Far… Wherever You Are

8Feb

By CraigNo Comments

PC Reviews

Nioh 2: The Complete Edition Review – Nioh… Far… Wherever You Are

Nioh 2: The Complete Edition is the sequel to the already pretty incredible Nioh, released in 2017. Developed by Team Ninja, Nioh 2 takes the base the first game had already lain down and builds onto it, by adding extra mechanics to an already complex game. Originally released on the Playstation 4, this review is going to be about the PC complete edition. Nioh 2: The Complete Edition - A devilishly good time. As the first Nioh was one of my top games of 2017, I couldn't wait to get my hands on it and see what new tasty bits they've added. At the time of writing, Nioh 2: The Complete Edition is available for purchase on Steam, and includes 3 DLC packs, absolutely stuffing the game with content to get through. Let's get down to the guts of it, shall we? Gameplay Nioh 2: CE is a third-per...

Sleeping Dogs – Future Retro Classic – Where’s our sequel?

8Feb

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

Retrogaming Corner

Sleeping Dogs – Future Retro Classic – Where’s our sequel?

Developed by United Front Games and published by Square Enix, is the 2012 video game Sleeping Dogs. A no holds barred open-world action game. First released for the Xbox 360, Playstation 3, and PC in 2012. It was later released as Sleeping Dogs Definitive Edition on Xbox One and Playstation 4 with additional content. So let's dive into this Sleeping Dogs Future Retro Classic. Sleeping Dogs - Was it better than GTA? With the success of the Grand Theft Auto series, it seemed like everyone was throwing their hat into the mix to make an open-world action game. So Square Enix came out guns blazing with Sleeping Dogs. An absolute gem of a video game back in the early 2010s and what a pleasure it is to play this again. If you enjoy this review then why not check out my latest post here. You can...

Shot In The Dark Review – The Pixel Cowboy

5Feb

By DanNo Comments

PC Reviews

Shot In The Dark Review – The Pixel Cowboy

Shot In The Dark is a Retro-Esque dark western tale developed and published by Possum House Games. Released of the 12th January 2021, this point and click shooter will really challenge you. Shot In The Dark is available on the Steam store now. Zombies, Ghouls and Cowboys - A Three Colour Way I am always excited to pick up modern takes using what most would class as a retro look! You never know what is going to be in store. Is it just a run of the mill platformer? Or will there be challenging yet clever aspects which keep you hooked? Let's get into it. Let us know what you thought of this game in the comments if you've had a chance to play it! Gameplay Shot In The Dark is a point and click shooter like no other. You are alone bandit walking the dark pixelated world taking down old enemi...

Cyber Shadow Review – Retro Vibes Galore

5Feb

By Martin HoskingNo Comments

PC Reviews

Cyber Shadow Review – Retro Vibes Galore

Cyber Shadow is a side-scrolling action-platform game brought to us by developers Mechanical Head Games and publishers Yacht Club Games. Cyber Shadow is available on Steam, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5 and Xbox One (via Gamepass I might add). Retro Vibes Galore! Cyber Shadow takes me back to the glory days of similar games on the Sega Mega Drive (Sega Genesis to some) and the Super Nintendo. Come see what I really think of the game. If you enjoy this read please check out my previous article here. Gameplay Immediately the player is greeted by an incredible 8-bit menu with a matching soundtrack. I am already in love. The game is challenging, but not in a way that would leave you pressing ALT+F4 followed by uninstalling the game. The protagonist in Cyber Shadow is called Shadow. Shadow i...

Gears 5 Hivebusters DLC Review – Busting Makes Me Feel Good

21Jan

By Jay ArmstrongNo Comments

Xbox Reviews

Gears 5 Hivebusters DLC Review – Busting Makes Me Feel Good

It is the year 2020... A year where Microsoft struggled to really demonstrate why their machine was the most powerful on the market. Yet they seemed to release, with zero fanfare, one of the most gorgeous games I've seen. Yet they've finally done it with Gears 5 Hivebusters. Gears 5 Hivebusters is a free (well on Game Pass) DLC for Gears 5 that is a 3-hour origin story of Scorpio Team. The team was first introduced in Gears 5's sorely underrated Escape mode. Whilst it's only a small, linear campaign, it's packed with a lot of character and some really impressive visuals. Typical Scorpio... Blowing up swarm with a deadly gas... The Escape mode in Gears 5 was effectively the act of poisoning a Swarm nest. It was then a race against the clock, and the various antagonists, as you make...

Override 2: Super Mech League PS4/PS5 Review

6Jan

By PaulNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Override 2: Super Mech League PS4/PS5 Review

Imagine at the end of Pacific Rim when all the Kaiju had been defeated and the Jaegers had served their purpose, the world governments decided to use the Mechas in WWE. That's the premise for Override 2: Super Mech League. Developed by Modus Studios Brazil and Maximum Games, and published by Modus Games, it is available on Steam, PS4/PS5, Switch and Xbox. This is the follow up to Override: Mech City Brawl which got average review scores seemingly due to framerate issues, lack of depth and difficulty in finding online matchups. Can the sequel address these issues successfully? I've not really picked up a Beat 'em Up since the likes of Tekken 3 and Soul Caliber 2. I'm interested to jump in and see what Override 2: Super Mech League has to offer. Override 2: Super Mech League - Rock 'e...

Space Invaders Forever Review – Can It Really Last Forever?

4Jan

By BrianNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews, Retrogaming Corner

Space Invaders Forever Review – Can It Really Last Forever?

Like the year 2020, Space Invaders is a franchise that will seemingly never end. So it seems only fitting that we end the year talking about Space Invaders Forever. Though Space Invaders isn't quite the name it used to be, there is no argument that it has stood the test of time where many others have fallen. Over 40 years ago (1978 to be exact) it helped pave the way for gaming as we know it. As an effort to keep kids pumping in their quarters, they inadvertently invented the difficulty curve. It has seen many changes over the years, but one thing that remains is that everyone knows what a Space Invader looks like. It is iconic! Space Invaders Forever Is A Unique Bijou Compilation Space Invaders Forever is developed by the original developers Taito and published by ININ Games. It ...

Katamari Damacy REROLL Review – Keep Rolling!

22Dec

By Martin HoskingNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Katamari Damacy REROLL Review – Keep Rolling!

Katamari Damacy REROLL is an action-adventure game for the PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and PC via Steam. Developed by Monkeycraft (Little Witch Academia: Chamber of Time) and published by Bandai Namco (Dragonball Z Kakarot, Code Vein). It is a remake of the first Katamari game that originally released for Sony's PlayStation 2 console in 2004, which then resulted in many more Katamari games and spin-offs. Katamari Damacy REROLL - Keep Rolling! Check out what I think of Katamari Damacy REROLL, I was most certainly looking forward to rolling around collecting all that clutter! If you like this article then you can check out my previous one here. As always, leave a comment in the box below to share your thoughts on this game. Gameplay As Katamari Damacy REROLL begins, the ...

Gods Will Fall PC Preview – Or Will They Rise?

18Dec

By Martin HoskingNo Comments

Previews & Early Access

Gods Will Fall PC Preview – Or Will They Rise?

In Gods Will Fall the gods are bent on cruelty and suffering, the gods demand to be served with blind worship through an oath of fealty pledged from every man, woman and child. Can your challengers help free those men, women and children? Gods Will Fall ... Or Will They Rise? Developed by Clever Beans (Wipeout Omega Collection, When Vikings Attack) and published by Deep Silver (Kingdom Come: Deliverance, Saints Row). The game is scheduled to be released on the 29th January 2021. Let's check out what we think of what we have seen from Gods Will Fall. If you like this article, check out my previous here. Gameplay When you first arrive on the isle you can wander around to find an entrance to a domain. Now you choose your challenger and enter the domain, ready to fight to the death for ...