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Splatoon is a game that will flourish based entirely on the number of continued users it maintains and the prowess of its online system, the latter of which was hit or miss during our pre-release playtest sessions. Still, this unique take on the shooter genre is one that shouldn't be missed by...
Splatoon is a game that will flourish based entirely on the number of continued users it maintains and the prowess of its online system, the latter of which was hit or miss during our pre-release playtest sessions. Still, this unique take on the shooter genre is one that shouldn't be missed by...
Thankfully, Not A Hero makes players want to take on all comers. Roll7 has made an addictive, if occasionally frustrating, title that packs plenty of punch, and the satisfaction felt when completing a level is terrific. Not A Hero may not constantly tickle the funny bones, but its lighthearted satirical moments and...
In addition to the fairy hunt, the game rates each completed level run from one to three stars. Players need to collect nearly every sphere in a level to gain the three star rating, which unlocks silly things like concept art and other out of game assets. Despite the not...
Those are rare occurrences, however. For the most part, Invisible, Inc. functions perfectly, and when all the pieces are working together, there's no feeling quite like it. Carrying a wounded agent who possesses some vital info to the extraction point, enemy guards hot on your heels, is exhilarating; successfully pulling the escape...
Toren
That’s Toren’s biggest struggle in the end: it’s inability to build off of what are largely some very basic concepts. The story, the visuals, and most importantly the gameplay all feel like the first step in a long process towards developing a fully realized game. However, rather than continue to...
That is, of course, a minor criticism, and it shows just how effective a title PixelNAUTS has created. Lost Orbit is a highly addictive, free-flowing gem that manages to toe that marginal line between challenge and frustration. The game may prove too short for some, but Lost Orbit is nonetheless...
However, Infinity Runner has a certain appeal, even considering its faults. There's a sense of creativity that shines through here, from the game's atypical premise to its well-meaning attempts to integrate a compelling storyline into an endless runner. Anyone desperate to play this type of game on console will be...
The Weaponographist
Ultimately, however, despite the boring levels and slower second half, The Weaponographist does what it sets out to. Even with an extra-hard difficulty mode and time-based leaderboards, it's not a long game, and players will probably finish The Weaponographist before they get sick of it. Yes, it's repetitive, but it's also...
For everyone else, though: do you like jokes? What about stories? If you answered yes, try Broken Age. For those who haven't tried point and click adventure games, it's a great introduction to the genre; for those with more experience, well, they don't get much better than this one. And...
Undead Labs has created a stellar title, and fans of both the zombie genre and role-playing games will find State of Decay's unique gameplay systems quite enjoyable, though the game will throw players into the kettle without much explanation. Strangely, that steep learning curve is what makes the game so...
It’s hard to imagine too many players feeling that urge, though, as 4 hours with Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: China is more than enough. We wouldn’t say that the game overstays its welcome, but by the midway point getting through the levels starts to become a chore. The visuals and level...
