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SteamWorld Dig 2 Review
Sep
20
2017

SteamWorld Dig 2 Review

by Scott Ellison II @Hawk_SE

Genre: Action, Adventure

Developer: Image & Form Games

Publisher: Image & Form Games

Release Date: Sep 21, 2017

Available Platforms: Windows, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch

Reviewed Platforms: Nintendo Switch

SteamWorld Dig was a breakout hit for developer Image & Form. Since then, they’ve expanded their games into other genres, but people have been asking for a sequel. Praised for its enjoyable gameplay loop, but dinged that it felt a tad short, SteamWorld Dig was such a hit. SteamWorld Dig 2 addresses that latter concern and keeps the former and even improves upon it. The result is a more lively, dangerous, and intriguing place to dig.

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Aug
31
2017

Last Day of June Review

by Scott Ellison II @Hawk_SE

Genre: Adventure, Indie

Developer: Ovosonico

Publisher: 505 Games

Release Date: Aug 31, 2017

Available Platforms: Windows, PlayStation 4

Reviewed Platforms: Windows

What would you do for love? Last Day of June explores a couple, Carl and June where life is tragically cut short. This isn’t a spoiler as it is the premise and in the trailer. In the aftermath, Carl struggles to deal with the events that transpired that day. It’s a tale of loss, love, and hope. One that requires suspension of disbelief through its brief emotional journey it takes you on.

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Aug
30
2017

The Darkside Detective Review

by Scott Ellison II @Hawk_SE

Genre: Adventure, Casual, Indie

Developer: Spooky Doorway

Publisher: Spooky Doorway

Release Date: Jul 27, 2017

Available Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

Reviewed Platforms: Windows

The Darkside Detective is a collection of six cases that play out like a short story series in traditional adventure game ways. Developer Spooky Doorway’s first-outing with a game like this, nails every joke and puzzle in a concise way that works really well. The look and sound of the game is so memorable and interesting, the music will be stuck in your head for days. The Darkside Detective never overstays its welcome, but does feel like it just got there when the credits roll, which leaves you wanting more.

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Aug
30
2017

The Metronomicon: Slay the Dance Floor (Xbox One) Giveaway

by Scott Ellison II @Hawk_SE

The Metronomicon: Slay the Dance Floor (Xbox One) Giveaway

Aug
29
2017

Agents of Mayhem Review

by Scott Ellison II @Hawk_SE

Genre: Action

Developer: Deep Silver Volition

Publisher: Deep Silver

Release Date: Aug 15, 2017

Available Platforms: Windows, Xbox One, PlayStation 4

Reviewed Platforms: Windows

Deep Silver Volition took the Saints Row series as far as it could go through space and time. In its wake, we get Agents of Mayhem. While it’s a bit misguided with its own open-world design, Agents of Mayhem has flashes of greatness throughout the story arc. In addition, a myriad of interesting and diverse characters gives Agents of Mayhem room to grow and expand, but this initial entry leaves something to be desired, and not for a lack of trying.

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Aug
29
2017

The Metronomicon: Slay the Dance Floor (PS4) Giveaway

by Scott Ellison II @Hawk_SE

The Metronomicon (PS4) Giveaway

Aug
25
2017

LawBreakers Review

by Scott Ellison II @Hawk_SE

Genre: Action, Multiplayer

Developer: Boss Key Productions

Publisher: Nexon America Inc.

Release Date: Aug 07, 2017

Available Platforms: Windows, PlayStation 4

Reviewed Platforms: Windows

When Cliff Bleszinski is attached to the name of a studio and game, people are going to pay attention. And so they have with LawBreakers. This is the first game from Boss Key Studios, formed by “CliffyB” and Guerrilla Co-Founder, Arjan Brussee. LawBreakers is an incredibly fun, diverse, and an ultra-fast first-person shooter that doesn’t let you keep your feet on the ground too long. With modern sensibilities of hero shooters against retro arena shooters where speed is paramount, LawBreakers stands out from its counterparts in all the right ways.

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Aug
23
2017

GAMDIAS Zeus P1 RGB Optical Gaming Mouse Review

by Scott Ellison II @Hawk_SE

Genre: Hardware

Developer: GAMDIAS

Publisher: GAMDIAS

Release Date: Jan 18, 2017

Available Platforms: Windows

Reviewed Platforms: Windows

GAMDIAS is quickly becoming a choice brand for gaming hardware. Reviewing in conjunction with the Hermes P1 RGB Mechanical Keyboard, the Zeus P1 RGB Optical Gaming Mouse is a great companion. Continuing with the Greek gods, Zeus is the “Father of Gods and men”, the god of lighting and thunder. The Zeus P1 RGB Optical Gaming Mouse is fast and lightweight, making that impact of lightning and thunder. GAMDIAS continues to impress.

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Aug
23
2017

GAMDIAS Hermes P1 RGB Mechanical Keyboard Review

by Scott Ellison II @Hawk_SE

Genre: Hardware

Developer: GAMDIAS

Publisher: GAMDIAS

Release Date: Nov 16, 2016

Available Platforms: Windows

Reviewed Platforms: Windows

GAMDIAS is a gaming hardware manufacturer you might not have heard of, or know a lot about. What you read may surprise you. Their product line is named after Greek gods, and give a unique identity. The Hermes P1 RGB keyboard is named after the god of trade, thieves, and travelers. This keyboard has incredible style and feedback, that has quickly become one of my favorite keyboards, and GAMDIAS as a company to watch for.

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Aug
21
2017

F1 2017 Review

by Scott Ellison II @Hawk_SE

Genre: Racing, Simulation, Sports

Developer: Codemasters

Publisher: Codemasters

Release Date: Aug 25, 2017

Available Platforms: Windows, Xbox One, PlayStation 4

Reviewed Platforms: Windows

Nico Rosberg had an amazing season last year, as did Codemasters. Last year’s F1 2016 was such a great step forward the series, bolstered by changes in Formula One and necessary changes to the stagnating series. Codemasters got the series out of the rut it had found itself in when they were balancing between two console generations. F1 2017 is a continuation of F1 2016‘s success, that feels like a victory lap for Codemasters and the series.

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