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Anyone who asks me what my favourite type of gaming genre soon learns that role playing games are my jam. The fantastic stories, vast world exploration, and in-depth characters developed, combined with a smooth battle system, will keep me playing for hours on end. Japanese-based RPG’s in particular appeal to...
Ark: Survival Evolved
Ark: Survival Evolved is as brutal as it is tedious. This action survival game promises and gives a lot, but you need to work for it.
Knack II
Across the internet, Knack is often referred to as “our lord and saviour” or “the divine one”, a cheeky and sarcastic dig at his overall irrelevance in the pantheon of gaming mascots and heroes. Knack 2 comes along and tries to rid itself of this moniker, this slander, this blasphemy, in...
Monster Hunter Stories
Monster Hunter Stories is an adorable instillation to the popular Monster Hunter series, mixing up the normal formula to create a cute role-playing game centred around hatching cool monsters to fight with. Kind of like Pokémon but set within the already existing universe of Monster Hunter.
Warriors All-Stars
When you think of prominent Hack ‘n’ Slash games, most tend to think that the Warriors series is, hands down, the best there is out there. They’ve made it their business to provide an unforgettable experience with each game release and Warriors All-Stars is no exception to this rule. Being a...
Everybody's Golf
Everybody’s Golf is just delightful to play. I want to get that out there before I start this review because there are some issues that must be addressed. As a game, however, it is so satisfyingly simple and engaging that, despite its flaws, I consider it to be one of...
Ever since they broke free of Rayman, the Rabbids have been causing no shortage of mayhem all over the place. With a string of games in their wake and even their own TV show, these rascally Rabbids have got it made. Now with the release of their latest endeavour, Mario +...
Absolver
Absolver is a picturesque, martial arts RPG by Devolver Digital and Sloclap. The game is an ambitious leap into the Action Role-Playing Game (ARPG) genre and one that manages to create a unique and captivating experience for the player. With an engaging campaign on offer and the ability to jump...
F1 2017
Codemasters, the developers of F1 2017, have cracked the code to delivering an amazing driving simulation experience that provides options for both casual or fully fledged racing fans. Most of the expected game modes are available from the main menu which include the Career Mode for those who seek to...
Redeemer
Redeemer is a steroid-fuelled rampage of pure aggressive brutality. It’s the kind of testosterone driven slaughterfest that would leave the Gears of War characters whimpering in a pile of pathetic manlessenss. It’s every other synonym for macho violence you can think of – and for that reason I kind of...
It’s certainly no secret that I’m a fan of the Uncharted franchise. Nate’s final adventure last year checked all possible boxes when it came to crafting a compelling and memorable action-adventure experience. One of the things that has always stood out is the way Naughty Dog delicately creates its characters,...
Fictorum
Scraping Bottom Games successfully met their $25,000 Kickstarter target to bring to us Fictorum, an action RPG said to be like no other. They also certainly set a task for themselves with a concept set to pique even the most jaded of gamer; a customisable and dynamic set of spell-casting tools...
