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Doom Eternal Review – In League With Satan

17Mar

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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...

6Mar

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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...

4Mar

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Samurai Shodown Review – Perfect Strike

Over the last decade, the fighting genre has had a resurgence and re-established itself with the masses. Thanks to the success of Street Fighter IV, our favourite franchises have been rebooted and restored to much fanfare. From Mortal Kombat to King of the Fighters, aficionados of the genre have been spoilt with the vast selection of games available, however, is Samurai Shodown a cut above the rest? The franchise is steeped in history, and although the game has never been popular with the mainstream audience, it has always had a hardcore fanbase. Releasing on the Xbox One and Playstation 4 in June 2019, Samurai Shodown has now made its way to the portable phenomenon the Nintendo Switch. Gameplay Unlike many of the fighting games currently available, Samurai Shodown i...

Metro: Last Light Review – Going Underground

24Feb

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Metro: Last Light Review – Going Underground

After the success of Metro 2033, a sequel was inevitable. And in 2013, 4A Games created Metro: Last Light. It was a notable for a couple of reasons; unlike the first game, it was an original story in the Metro universe, and it was the first time PlayStation owners could get their hands on the franchise. During development, plans were in place to release a version for Nintendo's Wii U, but, ultimately canned. Since then, the Metro games have been ported to everything. And now, Nintendo fans can finally get this hands on the series as Metro Redux releases for the Switch on February 28th. For those jumping in at the start, you can find Phil's impressions of Metro 2033 here . If you want to find out if it's worth braving another dose of radiation, then carry on reading comrade. Game...

Metro 2033 Redux Review – Back in the USSR (well, Russia)

24Feb

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Metro 2033 Redux Review – Back in the USSR (well, Russia)

The Metro series originally hit the Xbox 360 and PC back in 2010. The Metro Redux collection brings together 2033 and its 2013 sequel, Last Light, to the Switch. My colleague Rich is tackling the latter game, with his review here. How does Metro 2033 Redux hold up in 2020? Read on to find out. Metro 2033 Redux takes place following a nuclear conflict that has rendered much of Earth uninhabitable. In Moscow, many of the surface dwellers took shelter in the city's expansive metro system and began to form into communities centred around each station. You take on the role of Artyom, a man who has spent most of his life in "Exhibition" station. Life in the station is quite peaceful, with music and laughter filling the tunnels. Unfortunately, all that is soon to change, as a growing threat fr...

Hunt: Showdown Review – Spine Chilling Evilness

21Feb

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Hunt: Showdown Review – Spine Chilling Evilness

Is it safe to come out now? For the last few days, I have been playing a multiplayer survival horror called Hunt: Showdown by Crytek on the PS4 and boy have I jumped out of my seat a few times in the process! Gameplay In a nutshell, Hunt: Showdown is what would happen if you blended Van Helsing, The Walking Dead and elements of The Darkzone from The Division into one and mixed them with some 1895 Louisiana inspired countryside. Your core mission is to play as a hunter and track down mysterious bounties either by yourself, in a duo, or even a trio by investigating areas in your world that emit a strange glow that can only be seen while using a mysterious energy called Dark Sight. For every bounty there are 3 locations in the world that you need to explore that contain a pile of e...

18Feb

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Goblin Sword – Pixels And Goblins

The console wars have raged on for years. Whether it's SNES vs Mega Drive, PlayStation vs Xbox, Console vs PC, the calls of superiority will echo from the internet trenches for aeons to come. However, when all is said and done, there is one thing that unties these armies - a disdain for mobile games. So when it was revealed that Goblin Sword was getting a port over to the Nintendo Switch, it would be easy to dismiss this title; generic name, generic logo, and a low price that cries out cash grab. Brought to us by Gelato Games, and released on the 13th February, Goblin Sword is here to defy these expectations. Gameplay Goblin Sword is a retro-inspired 2d action platformer. Playing as our plucky hero, you'll run through bite-sized levels filled with enemies, traps, and collectables....

4Feb

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Speedrunners Review – No Guns Needed

Speedrunners is a multiplayer side-scrolling racing game developed by DoubleDutch Games and published by tinyBuild. Speedrunners was originally a free web browser game. It was then expanded into a fully released game via Steam on 19th April 2016. It has been in Steam Early Access since 2013. Speedrunners were later released on Xbox One in June 2017, PS4 in June 2017 and just recently on Nintendo Switch on January 23rd, 2020. Gameplay I must start off by saying I already love Speedrunners. Currently, I have it on PC and it is a must game to play with friends. I have countlessly played this fun little side scroller with 3 friends for hours on end laughing our heads off whilst being very competitive at the same time. So when I had the opportunity to give this title a go on my 2nd favour...

Zombie Army 4: Dead War Review – Dead Shot

3Feb

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Zombie Army 4: Dead War Review – Dead Shot

Lumbering on to the PS4 this week is Rebellion's Zombie Army 4: Dead War. Is this the heart pumping, sphincter tightening zombie action game you've been waiting for, or a decomposing, rotten entry in an over-saturated genre? Gameplay The cor(ps)e mechanics of Zombie Army 4 are the same as previous entries. With tight shooting and some hellish slow-motion sniper kills, the game feels responsive and satisfying when annihilating the countless amount of zombies. Each of the game's 9 missions is themed and presented like a classic Hammer Horror, showing that the developers understanding of the genre. Missions are quite simplistic and as a result of this, you may feel a bit brain dead running from one point to another and then shooting endless zombies. There is some variety, such as blo...

The Surge 2 The Kraken DLC Review – Get Descartes

30Jan

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The Surge 2 The Kraken DLC Review – Get Descartes

The Surge 2 released on PS4 on 24 September 2019. You can check out my review here. The Kraken is purchasable as part of the Surge 2 season pass, which also comes with additional weapons and gear, for £19.99. You can also grab the mission on its own for £9.49. The Kraken takes place aboard, well, The Kraken; a sea-faring vessel housing a retro-futurist town which has been designed to allow residents to escape the tumult of the mainland. You are lured to the ship by Sidney Turner, who is attempting to withstand an attack from a troupe of robotic pirates and a troublesome rogue AI. Expect rather shallow musings on what it means to be alive (with the "I think therefore I am" quote from Descartes shovelled in for good measure) and a couple of choices over the course of the narrative. My ...