Role Playing Games - Page 7 of 21

6Jan

By Tony CNo Comments

Lacuna Review

Let's cut right to the chase. Lacuna on PS4/PS5 is glorious. This sci-fi noir adventure feels like a spiritual successor to Police Quest, one of my favourite Sierra Games series from the late 80's/early 90's. It builds on the tropes of the genre, pairs it with excellent writing and establishes its own spin on the point and click adventure. Lacuna - Point The Finger Tiny German developer DigiTales Interactive released Lacuna on PC back in May 2021 and this much anticipated console release is published by Assemble Entertainment. Available on Playstation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch, this indie title comes in at 2GB install size on PS4. If you enjoy this review be sure to check out our other Playstation game reviews Gameplay Playing as CDI agent Neil Conrad, the adventure centres ar...

16Dec

By Mark HudsonNo Comments

PC Reviews, Previews & Early Access

The Handler of Dragons Preview

The Handler of Dragons is a 3D RPG game developed by Jerzy Calinski and published by Golden Eggs Studio. Currently in early access on steam, The Handler of Dragons will have to compete with the likes of Elder Scrolls and Dark Souls. Quantity Over Quality, Right? With titles such as Broken Blades, Magnus Failure, Thoefil and Ignatius all released within the last 2 years, Jerzy is pumping out games left right and centre. As these games currently have under 10 reviews each, could this title be the one to really catapult Jerzy into the limelight? Join me as I explore The Handler of Dragons and attempt to answer that very question. Gameplay Although linear structured, this RPG allows the player to make decisions that impact the world around them. For example, the dialogue system offers play...

10Dec

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

Xbox Reviews

Rune Factory 4 Special Review

Developed by Marvelous Inc and published by Marvelous Inc and XSEED Games. Rune Factory 4 Special is a slightly updated version of Rune Factory 4 that was released on the Nintendo 3DS in July 2012. Rune Factory 4 Special was released on the 7th of December 2021. It was released on the Playstation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox One Series S/X, and PC. Rune Factory 4 Special - The Old One's Are The Best When I saw that this absolutely brilliant JRPG was getting a console release and it was adding some new content. I just had to have it. There are many games that have fallen under the same category. Animal Crossing, Harvest Moon, and Stardew Valley just to name a few but I always had a fondness for the Rune Factory series. So if you enjoy this review then why not check out my prev...

7Dec

By Paul Wright2 Comments

Features

Our Most Anticipated 2022 Games

2021 has been a great year for video games. We've had It Takes Two, Forza Horizon 5 and Chicory: A Colorful Tale just to name a few. The year has however seen a huge number of delays announced. The majority of those are pushing release dates out of this year and into 2022. The first quarter of next year is absolutely fit to burst with big releases. So much so that I'd expect at least a couple to 'blink' and push back further into the year. With so many great-looking projects listed for the next 12 months, we thought we'd share our most anticipated 2022 games with you. Games We Are Most Excited For In 2022 What's on your various platform wishlists for next year? Let us know in the comments below or check out the links to our social media platforms at the bottom of this post and get in tou...

Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Happy Home Paradise DLC Review

6Dec

By JasonNo Comments

Switch Reviews

Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Happy Home Paradise DLC Review

While Animal Crossing became one of the most sought-after games during the dreaded lockdown. By now most people have got as far as they can on their islands. Although there has been a massive free update that has added a lot of longevity to the game. The desire for more content is always there! Enter the Happy Home Paradise DLC. Happy Home Paradise Meets Grand Designs The new Happy Home Paradise DLC can either be bought separately or is included for free if you take out/upgrade to the new Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership. Let's see what the one and only paid for DLC adds to what we have already! Remember to like, share and follow us for more awesome reviews! Gameplay Happy Home Paradise is activated via the airport where you meet Tom Nook who introduces us to Lottie...

23Nov

By JasonNo Comments

PC Reviews

Hacker Simulator Review

Hacker Simulator by devs Save All Studio is exactly as it sounds, a hacking sim! Do you fancy being the next Zero Cool or Crash Override? Yes, sorry for showing my age there but Hackers is a great film! With publishers PlayWay S.A in support who are renowned for a whole host of Sim games, are we in safe hands? Hacker Simulator - Mess With The Best, Die Like The Rest Available on PC, let's darken the lights, close the door and boot up! If you enjoy this review remember to leave a like, comment, follow, and your IP address below! Gameplay When I was a kid and the internet was starting to gather pace I always dreamt of being a hacker. Perhaps joining MI5 and going into espionage seemed a really thrilling job. Obviously, I never ventured down that route as I didn't have the patienc...

22Nov

By Mike DifferNo Comments

Switch Reviews

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic

After almost exactly 18 years Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (KotOR) has come to the current generation of consoles. It is an RPG based in the sci-fi & fantasy universe of Star Wars. Developer & publisher Aspyr Media has brought a port of the original 2003 game made by developer Bioware and publisher Lucas Arts. The original KotOR was a great success, critically acclaimed and very popular even today. And of course having sequels and expansions, even comics and novels based on the setting. Taking place 4000 years before the Skywalker saga, the old republic is under threat from the sith and Jedi are on the brink. The player character wakes up without their memories and is pulled into the centre of the conflict. However, the choice of whether you save the galaxy or seek ult...

Conway: Disappearance At Dahlia View Review

4Nov

By JasonNo Comments

PC Reviews

Conway: Disappearance At Dahlia View Review

Conway: Disappearance at Dahlia View, by devs White Paper Games, is a dark detective thriller. Set in 1950's England you play as retired detective Robert Conway. The game is available now on PC, Xbox, PlayStation and Switch. Conway: A Spectacular Who-Dunnit! I do enjoy a game with an enthralling storyline, let's get sleuthing! If you enjoy this review check out my others here! Gameplay In a nutshell, Conway is a point-and-click adventure-style game. As the story begins (and I promise no spoilers), you discover that a crime has happened within the private estate below your flat. Your character, a wheelchair-bound Robert Conway gets his camera and begins to survey the scene. Using your mouse you navigate the camera lens around while zooming in and out using the keyboard. As yo...

2Nov

By Iain culverhouse1 Comment

PlayStation Reviews

Mechwarrior 5: Mercenaries Review

In a surprise turn of events MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries arrived onto PS5. This was the first time the series had been on PlayStation consoles since MechWarrior 2: 31st Century Combat. For those of us old enough to remember that was on the original Playstation back in 1995. Craig reviewed the PC version back in 2019 where he awarded it the Thumb Culture GOLD award. To see his review click here. Mechwarrior 5: "Systems Are Critical" Sadly there was a rough first impression that gave me cause for concern when I sat down to experience Mercenaries and all of the available DLC packs. Several crashes caused me to uninstall and reinstall. It is worth noting here that this was after the game had officially launched. Hardly the start to the series that I was looking forward to. My game-breaki...

28Oct

By Cameron TyeNo Comments

VR Reviews

Demolish & Build VR Review

Demolish, construct and grow your business! Developed and published by UltimateVR. You are thrown into the world of a construction simulator. Welcome to Demolish & Build VR Is it the foundations of something great or simply still half-built? Why not check out our previous review of Demolish & Build from the 2020 console edition here. Gameplay Following in the same footpath as the original PC and console versions we start at the Casino. The opening scenes are some communications between us and the oddly scripted "Boss" figure who seems to have the same amount of business knowledge as I actually do. We are given our first tasks and somewhat left to our own to get on with them. It starts simple enough, pull out wires and discard some stools in the skip. After completing this w...