Category: Reviews
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Guacamelee! 2 review
Guacamelee! 2 is the follow-up to 2013’s original and is one of the better Metroidvania’s out there, pulsing with a personality from its characters as well as offering up fast and responsive gameplay. There’s plenty of new features in the sequel and this builds upon an already good game, and the sequel might even be…
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Super Mario 3D Allstars review
Since early 2020 there has been speculation that Nintendo would be putting together some of the best 3D Mario games in a single collection, due to the fact that this year is Mario’s 35th Anniversary. Then Nintendo casually dropped a Mario Direct unveiling Super Mario 3D Allstars which includes Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine…
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Among Us review
Among Us has taken off in popularity in 2020 reaching new heights of 390,000 concurrent users on Steam in September 2020. That’s not too bad for a relatively small indie title costing only a few pounds. The game is instantly fun – it’s very easy to pick up & play, very watchable and can cause…
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Pendragon review
Pendragon is a new narrative tactics game from Inkle Studios, creators of 80 Days and Heaven’s Vault, and this time they are taking on the story of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. It’s great fun, sometimes touching, sometimes heartbreaking in this pop-up book style adventure through history and it’s an entertaining…
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Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout review
2020 is definitely the year we all need some silliness and fun, and Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout provides both in spades. This is a game that will have you shouting out loud whether you’ve been knocked off a platform, just scrape qualification or you’re diving for that coveted crown. The following is my Fall Guys:…
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Röki review
Röki isn’t quite what it appears to be at first glance. On the surface, this is a beautiful point-and-click adventure game bathed in Scandinavian folklore but scratch under the surface and you’ll find darkness. It’s a game full of magic creatures, adventure but also it’s about dealing with life’s hardships too. Prepare yourself for a…
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Neversong review
Neversong is a great feeling Metroidvania which mixes fun gameplay, fantastic music and a gorgeous art style with a pinch of darkness in the storytelling. It’s heartfelt, touching and sometimes sad – but it’s a memorable gaming experience that you should give some of your time to. Neversong is about a small boy called Peet…
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Carrion review
Carrion caught my eye the first time I saw it and I knew I’d have a good time. Old school pixel art design, Metroidvania – these things are my bread and butter. It’s not all plain sailing though from this game where you tear through the lab as a pulsating monster hell-bent on finding an…
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Whispers of a Machine review
Whispers of a Machine is a point and click adventure game set in a far Nordic future and it’s your job to solve murders. AI has been banned since the Collapse, and the police have a careful watch over anyone who wants to invest in this area. This is a great game and will delight…
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Darius Cozmic Collection review
Shoot em ups or “shmups” were a staple in the 80s and 90s and now the Darius Cozmic Collection has come to Nintendo Switch in all it’s glory, showcasing some of the best games from the Darius series. There’s plenty to get your teeth into and if you’re a fan of the genre then this…
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Minecraft Dungeons review
Minecraft Dungeons is a new game in the Minecraft Universe that combines the characters and world of Minecraft with the mechanics of a dungeon crawler like Diablo. Those adept with other dungeon crawlers like Path of Exile may turn their noses up at this game, however, for the pure fun factor and a chilled vibe…
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Downwell review
Downwell may look simple, but scratch under the surface and you’ll find detail, depth and a whole lot of fun in this adventure of a tiny little character who jumps down a well. The following is my review of Downwell. The concept is pretty easy to get your head around, jump into a well and…