Reviews
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 (PC) Review
Jul 24, 2024
Long before Helldivers II there was Earth Defense Force. Now in its sixth mainline game, EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 is, without a doubt, more of the same of its mission-based cuisine. This latest entry in the over-the-top, bug-splattering franchise delivers everything you’d expect and more. It’s a relentless, chaotic, and undeniably fun experience that will keep you coming back for more, even if it doesn’t reinvent the wheel. And for fans of the series, that’s an exceptionally good thing. EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 is gigantic alien killing at its absolute finest.
CLICKOLDING Review
Jul 18, 2024
CLICKOLDING exists in a perverse, erotic, and absolutely compelling space. From the moment the game begins to the moment it ends, you’re enthralled with what’s transpiring. CLICKOLDING comes from Strange Scaffold with funding from Outersloth. This game has adult themes and sexual-adjacent material. Even the kerning of the game’s title font suggests something seedy is going on. Strange Scaffold does storytelling like no one else, and this is an uncomfortable one to play; but that’s the point, and I couldn’t wait to see how it ended.
Hot Lap Racing Review
Jul 16, 2024
In what should have been an easy victory, Hot Lap Racing doesn’t manage to earn its nearly forty dollar price tag. Hot Lap Racing certainly features more than hot laps, in fact it has an in-depth career, many single player modes, as well as a multiplayer mode. However, during my time with this game, I waffled between loving and hating this game. This largely has to do with the game’s AI also waffling, but rather between aggressive and incompetent. There’s some neat ideas that don’t come together like they should in a package that should really only exist on Switch, because on PC it is outclassed by so many other games in the space.
Anger Foot Review
Jul 11, 2024
It’s weird to think that I’ve been playing this game for a couple of years now. From its early prototypes to even a more recent demo before getting my hands on the review build. It’s a game I’m so familiar and comfortable with that playing through this again felt like second nature by the end of it. Free Lives doesn’t make the same type of game more than once, and Anger Foot does not disappoint. Anger Foot is a ridiculous premise with a pitch perfect execution that’ll grab a foothold on you.
Destiny 2: The Final Shape Review
Jul 10, 2024
Destiny 2’s The Final Shape expansion brings a climactic end to the ten-year Light and Darkness saga, marking the final confrontation with The Witness, and for many, this was going to be an emotional end, good or bad. But the moment you step through the portal carved by The Witness into The Traveler, there is a sense of urgency and desperation. Can your Guardian handle it all? As the culmination of a decade-long journey, it carries the weight of many memorable moments and high expectations. The emotional stakes are high, and the question on everyone’s mind is whether The Final Shape delivers a fitting conclusion to this epic saga.
Homeworld 3 Review
Jul 09, 2024
I’ve been mulling over what Homeworld 3 means in terms of a game, what it says about me and about the strategy genre. Originally, I meant this to be a review, and it still is in a certain way. But when I saw the awful state it was released in, I told myself, “I should wait a couple of days to see if the developers fix things.” I waited almost two months, to be exact. What changed? My desire to even look at the game, read “what’s coming or what isn’t”. Its icon is sitting on my desktop, untouched for a while now.
Tropico 6 – Tropican Shores Review
Jul 05, 2024
El Presidente sets sail in Tropico 6 – Tropican Shores, the latest DLC for the quirky city-builder. This expansion dives headfirst into the ocean, introducing aquatic opportunities and a luxurious lifestyle for your island nation. While Tropican Shores adds some delightful new mechanics and a healthy dose of Caribbean charm, it fails to deliver a substantial wave of content for the asking price.
Turtle Beach VelocityOne Flightdeck Review
Jul 03, 2024
By name alone, you might be thinking this is once again my review of the VelocityOne Flightstick, but satisfyingly, the VelocityOne Flightdeck is so much more than what came before it. First and foremost, this is designed for PC only, and won’t work on Xbox or other consoles. Secondly, this is for enthusiasts of flight, combat, and space sims; Turtle Beach calls this an “expert-level device”. Now, I can’t reasonably have experience with every single HOTAS (Hands-On Throttle And Stick) out there, but have used many. what I do know, is that this is Turtle Beach’s best flight apparatus yet, and the VelocityOne Flightdeck should not be overlooked.
Riven Review
Jun 24, 2024
Riven, a game first released in 1997 has finally been given the remake treatment from the original developers. Myst (the prequel game) has been remastered and remade several times since its 1993 introduction, but now it is time for its well-received sequel to shine in a new light. Riven (2024) manages to capture the same wonder and discovery of the original, and really requires no prior knowledge of Myst to enjoy, but is further enhanced by it if you have. The updates, changes, and reimagining towards some of its puzzles put into the Riven remake really make it special and just the hallmark of adventure puzzle games.
F1 24 Review
May 28, 2024
F1 24 is yet another simulated triumph from Codemasters. Formula One is not yet halfway through its current season, and this game couldn’t come at a better time. Formula One is also at its height of popularity as well. Having a game that compliments things so well cannot be understated. F1 24 features a revamped career, an expanded F1 World mode, and lots of longevity built-in. Codemasters have made strides in improving a lot of things that may not be immediately apparent at first sight, but you’re in for a ride with F1 24.
Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR’S CUT (PC) Review
May 27, 2024
Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR’S CUT is a meticulously crafted action-adventure game that transcends its genre to deliver an evocative and immersive experience. Developed by Sucker Punch Productions and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, this Director’s Cut edition builds upon the original 2020 release with enhanced visuals, additional content, and various quality-of-life improvements, making it a definitive version for both newcomers and returning players. And on PC, it is the most immersive and incredible experience.
Turtle Beach Stealth 600 (Gen 3) & Stealth 500 Headset Review
May 24, 2024
Turtle Beach knows hardware, and they’ve been consistently delivering quality audio peripherals that cater to both casual and hardcore gamers. Their latest iteration, the Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 3, seeks to refine the successful formula of its predecessors. With promises of enhanced comfort, better audio quality, and an overall improved gaming experience, the Stealth 600 Gen 3 is poised to be a must-have accessory. In addition, the Turtle Beach Stealth 500 aims to carve out a niche with its blend of premium features and competitive pricing. Turtle Beach, a well-known name in gaming peripherals, has a reputation for delivering high-quality audio experiences. Both headsets offer budget-conscious options, with fantastic offerings with each of their own.
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Review
May 14, 2024
“Huh, they sure took their sweet time with this intro” was my reaction after the initial 10 to 15 hours of Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes. It’s been a long while since I played an RPG that didn’t throw me directly at the heart of a conflict, or that 3 hours in you’re already intertwined with a massive plot in which you have to stop a big corporation / nation / evil entity to take over the world. Yoshitaka Murayama’s — most notably known for Suikoden II — swan song feels different, more than “retro”, if that term has any weight to it nowadays, it feels comfortable enough to cater to an audience that won’t mind sitting and getting a good dose of exposition before the next major plot beat. And that settles Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes apart from so many RPGs from the past decade.
Children of the Sun Review
Apr 09, 2024
What Sniper Elite does best is slowing down the camera and following the trajectory of the bullet towards its destination. Children of the Sun eclipses that series by letting you become the bullet, altering its path, and getting many kills with only a single bullet. This is a tactical puzzle shooter that’s unlike anything else. It’s a game that’s quick to get in to, and doesn’t take too long to get great at. Children of the Sun is a revenge tale at its core, but a stylish one at that where the bullet is the star.
Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition (PC) Review
Apr 03, 2024
Horizon Zero Dawn was one of my favorite games of 2017 . The intrigue and mystery while traversing Colorado and Utah over one-thousand years into the future while fighting dinosaur robots was an absolute gem of a game. Horizon Forbidden West released onto PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 in February of 2022 by Guerrilla Games. Now two years removed from the sequel’s PlayStation 5 debut, comes Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition on PC, with porting gods at Nixxes handling this release. Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition includes the base game and its only expansion, The Burning Shores for an enthralling journey into the west. It’s a game that doubles down on more Horizon , and unfortunately doesn’t have the same motivators that drove you through the first game. There’s lots to love here, especially in its gameplay, graphical fidelity, and environments that PC-only features that make it a worthwhile purchase.
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