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Latest Reviews
Monster Prom
I’m not going to lie, I was really excited for Monster Prom. The premise absolutely ticked all my boxes, and then, the game delivers on every last one. Dating sim? Yes. Cool monster designs? Yes. Characters that date you regardless of gender? Yes. Funny, insightful, off the cuff writing that doesn’t...
There is a lot to love with tactical gameplay. Measuring the playing field, choosing your party and taking your time to pick apart the enemy in the most efficient way. With only a few titles that fill that in the AAA industry, fans of the genre find themselves turning to...
The Swords of Ditto
The sword falls and the lands are cursed with another 100 years under the tyranny of Mormo’s reign. It’s your turn to pick up the sword and fight back against the never ending curse.
God of War
God of War has always been a franchise filled with over the top violence, memorable moments and big action set-pieces. The newest addition to the series on PS4 has those things, but those elements are far from the most interesting parts in the experience. Developer Sony Santa Monica took my...
Masters of Anima
Shapers have existed for many years, mastering the power of Anima to create and control many types of Golems. As with any kind of power, whether that’s used for good or evil is dependent upon the beholder. Masters of Anima, the new adventure by Passtech, drops us into a world where...
There is a fine line between a unique selling point and a gimmick. A good game creates interesting gameplay moments. A good game finds interesting angles to give a special gameplay experience. A bad game simply creates something odd to sell to the customer which doesn’t elevate the concept, loudly...
Extinction
Extinction had so much potential. The concept of bouncing swiftly from tree to tree, scaling walls with intense speed and using your grappling hook to swing your way into a decapitating blow on a 150 foot ogre trying to destroy a city you’re desperate to protect sounds so good on...
The Adventure Pals
The Adventure Pals is a delightfully insane adventure game filled with hot dogs, giraffes and pet rocks by Massive Monster and is out now across all platforms. This indie title was funded on Kickstarter back in 2016 and has captivated many of us here at Checkpoint. Showcased at 2017’s PAX...
Minit
Many games have toyed with timer mechanics and putting players on the clock, but few games have made the constant pressure of a ticking clock as central to the experience as Minit. Developed by indie developers Kitty Calis, Jan Willem Nijman, Jukio Kallio & Dominik Johann, and brought to us by...
Far Cry 5
Far Cry 5 wastes no time in showing you the horrific conditions of Hope County. After a brief helicopter ride, you are led into a church filled with armed psychopaths, and bear witness to The Father, Joseph Seed, and his fiery, doomsday-laden preaching. “We will not let them take out...
Ryū ga Gotoku (like a dragon) is a phenomenon in Japan. Although in the west we simply know the series as Yakuza. I’ve had the opportunity to play the latest game in the series, Yakuza 6: The Song of Life, from end to end. And whilst I have a lot...
Sea of Thieves
BOOM! On my command my first mate fires me from our port-side cannons towards Snake Island. Sailing gracefully through the air like an albatross on the currents of the wind I take stock of the situation ahead of me and my men. We would face an army of skeletons and...
