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11May

By Iain culverhouseNo Comments

The Serpent Rogue Review

Ukrainian developers Sengi Games recently released The Serpent Rogue an Action/Adventure title published by Team 17. Available now on PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series S/X and Playstation 5. The Brew Master Having come from a Ukrainian developer I was eager to play The Serpent Rogue. Not only because as a game it looks really captivating, but also out of a show of support for Ukraine. Gameplay Action and adventure fans will enjoy The Serpent Rogue as this format is tried and true and can be great when it's done well. Tackle the Serpent Rogue who is responsible for the corruption troubling the lands. With a sinister corruption affecting everything in its path, your goal will be to cleanse these areas. Some small sections of corruption can stop you from progressing into homes. The...

24Mar

By JasonNo Comments

PC Reviews

Instruments of Destruction Review

Instruments of Destruction by Illinois-based devs Radiangames is a single-player vehicle building sim that has you creating machines to knock down structures. Available on PC and currently in early access, the destruction seems slightly familiar for some reason upon first glance. Instruments of Destruction - The Ultimate Stress Reliever? Let's check out what the mayhem is all about! If you enjoy reading my article, feel free to take a look at my others here. Remember we have a discord channel that you can join which is a friendly place where we talk not only about games and tech but also the latest deals and anything else that's on peoples' minds! Gameplay A game about creating a vehicle and trying to knock down structures, and boy do these structures come down in a very realistic ...

6Dec

By Jordan RookerNo Comments

PC Reviews, Previews & Early Access

Core Keeper Preview

Core Keeper is a 1-8 player co-op sandbox adventure with mining, crafting, building, fighting, and farming elements. It is in development by Pugstorm (Radical Rabbit Stew) with publishing by Sold Out (Mechwarrior 5: Mercenaries, Disjunction, KeyWe). It is now available for "Open Alpha" via requesting access from the Steam store page. Currently Pugstorm is planning for an early 2022 release but as always that is subject to change. Explore The Depths of Core Keeper Pixel graphics games like Core Keeper seem to be becoming a genre of their own. Originally it felt like they were trying to have a nostalgic theme to them. But as they've become more and more common, I can't say that this is still the case. To be honest I can't remember specifically when they slid into the mainstream. If you...

Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition Review

29Nov

By Martin HoskingNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition Review

Welcome to my review of Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition. That's a mouthful, isn't it! The return of the iconic trilogy is developed by Grove Street Games (GTA Chinatown Wars, Max Payne iOS, and Android) and published by Rockstar Games (L.A. Noire, Red Dead Redemption). We all know the story of these games. We play as someone who starts their story as a down and out, working our way up the chain of organised crime gangs. I was kindly given a PlayStation review key for the GTA remastered trilogy, and I played it on the PlayStation 5. Three Iconic Cities, Three Epic Stories. Plus Lots Of Bugs. So how does the return of three of my favourite games from my younger days play out? Continue reading to find out. Check out my previous review here where I played Airborne K...

19Nov

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

Xbox Reviews

Jurassic World Evolution 2 Review

Developed and published by Frontier Games. Jurassic World Evolution 2 is the sequel to the hit smash Jurassic World Evolution. It was released on November 9th on the Playstation 4/5, Xbox One, Xbox One Series S/X, and PC. Jurassic World Evolution 2 - Sequels Find A Way For as long as I can remember I have been a fan of building simulator games going all the way back to Sim City on the PC in the early 90s. Playing the first Jurassic World Evolution was an absolute treat. A fantastic game that appeared out of nowhere and took players by surprise. So now we take a look at the Xbox One Series X version of the sequel and see if it holds up as a true successor. As usual, if you enjoyed this review then why not check out my latest one here. You can also catch up with what the rest of the Thu...

15Jul

By DanNo Comments

PC Reviews, Previews & Early Access

Black Skylands Preview

Black Skylands, developed by Hungry Couch Games and published by TinyBuild. It is a title that will take you back with its top-down aspect along with its pixel-art graphics. Black Skylands is available now in Early Access on Steam, enabling you to play as it is getting developed and supports keyboard and controller. Topdown pixelated gaming that will take you back! I had no idea what to expect from Black Skylands, I am not a massive fan of JRPG and from the teaser trailer, it looked like it could fall that way. I was pleasantly surprised when I saw the gameplay trailer. It was at that point I knew I had to check it out for myself. Gameplay You play as Eva, she and her family reside on the Fathership. Her father is trying to keep the Fathership and its villagers safe, whilst at the same...

7Jul

By Cameron TyeNo Comments

PC Reviews, VR Reviews

BricksVR – Oculus Quest 2 Review

Bricks VR Studios bring you BricksVR! This is their first title which has been developed and published by them in house so let's dive in and take a look. Think of a never-ending Lego simulator but in VR and you don't have to clean up after yourself! BricksVR was released in early access on 30th June 2021. It is available on Steam and Oculus store via the AppLabb. It is currently only available to play on Oculus Hardware (Quest/Rift) however we asked the developer a few questions about the game and he covers this and more a little further down. If you have the game or are thinking about getting it, let us know in the comments below. You could even join the discord server and have other people to play with as well! Gameplay Gameplay is smooth, simple and the controls are easy to learn...

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas – A Retrospective Review – Heading home

14May

By Hunter MooneyNo Comments

Retrogaming Corner

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas – A Retrospective Review – Heading home

17 years ago, Rockstar Games released what is still considered one of the best games ever made, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. Developed by Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas was released on Playstation 2, Windows, Xbox. And was later released on Mac, iOS, Windows Phone, Fire OS, Playstation 3 and Xbox 360. If you grew up in the late 90's and early 2000's, you know all about this game. You either played this game religiously and knew every mission and piece of dialogue. Or you're one of the kids who's parents refused to let them play it. Or maybe you snuck off to a friends house to play it anyway. "After five years on the East Coast, it was time to go home" Whatever experience you have with this game, there is no denying that Grand Theft Auto...

Planet Coaster Console Edition – A Coaster Of A Time

26Nov

By Sam HaydonNo Comments

Xbox Reviews

Planet Coaster Console Edition – A Coaster Of A Time

Planet Coaster Console Edition is a construction and management simulation video game developed and published by Frontier Developments for consoles. Planet Coaster Console Edition is a fresh experience and rebranding of the much-loved rollercoaster management series. It offers witty banter and allows you to enjoy the lighter side of running theme parks. Many of you may have enjoyed this game on PC for the last few years. However, the console version brings the love of theme park management to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, including next-gen upgrades. 'Originally named Coaster Park Tycoon, the game was renamed before E3 2015, Planet Coaster Console Edition is Frontier's second self-published title with Elite Dangerous being their first. Frontier are also well known for the Rollercoaster Tyco...

Mafia III Definitive Edition Review – Or Is it?

7Jul

By NicNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Mafia III Definitive Edition Review – Or Is it?

Mafia 3 Definitive Edition was released on the 19th May 2020 on Playstation 4, Xbox One and PC. Developed by Hangar 13 and published by 2K Games, it is the sequel to Mafia 2 and is set in New Orleans, in the fictional city of New Bordeaux during 1968. It also includes the story DLC and bonus packs in this definitive edition. This open-world, 3 rd person action-adventure game begins with a documentary-style opening. You are put in control of our main protagonist Lincoln Clay. The developers had an alternative opening planned but this was scrapped due to its controversial nature. This game delves into racism and politics but does so with the hopes of broadening gamers minds to the subjects. Although a fictional city and story, the topics it touches on were very real. Gameplay The game ...