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The Surge
As you break into the second act of The Surge, the difficulty spikes but that’s expected. The first boss and the run up to it is just a taste of what’s to come. You have to learn new patterns, how to defeat new enemies, and that means you’re going to...
Prey
In the end, Prey is a really, really good game. I’d even venture that it’s borderline great. While I can and will ding it a bit for the annoyance of repetitive returns to previous locations and for the overly annoying mimics (particularly from an aural standpoint), there is so much...
Dawn of War III is a solid RTS title in its own right. It is a pretty big departure for Relic in terms of mechanics, and that might not sit right with some players. But it hits a lot really great notes. Whether you enjoy it might be a factor...
The Caligula Effect 2
In this manner, The Caligula Effect is broadly consistent. It brings an interesting twist to combat, a great soundtrack, a huge world, and a solid story and very effectively undermines them with some really poor design decisions. The Caligula Effect is a mixed bag and it is all the more...
NBA Playgrounds isn’t a perfect recreation of the NBA Jam greatness of yesteryear, but it’s a pretty good start. Online play is sorely missed on the Switch, with no clue of how long “a few days” really will wind up being. I also feel like it’s lacking in game modes,...
Super Rude Bear Resurrection is one of the few games in which failure is part of the fun, and part of your success as the player. You’re meant to die, you’re meant to fail, as each failure can bring you closer to victory. It’s a game that requires skill and...
Overall though, there’s not a lot I can fault Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for. It’s a remake, sure, but it’s also the best the series has ever been and now a family favorite in my house. Oh, and I barely even mentioned the return of the excellent Battle Mode and...
Overall What Remains of Edith Finch is a masterfully executed story and experience. If you are looking for an intriguing story to take an active part in and experience this is a great game to check out. I know I’ll be thinking about this game and going back to it...
Gnog
That said, both the short level times and high comfort could make GNOG a great game to show off VR, particularly if you have friends curious about the headset lurking in the corner, or kids eager to try it out for themselves. It’s not essential, but having the PSVR handy...
LEGO City Undercover isn’t for me. If I were to rate it solely on my experience, I’d give it no higher than a 6.5. But watching kids play, and seeing how they were glued to the screen, through their eyes it looked like a 9. Taking all of that into...
Controls are flawless, graphically the Show is about as good as we’re going to get before hitting that uncanny valley. The only rough spots are the stilted commentary and repetitive scenes in the Path modes. But it all fades away when you’re fielding a line drive and turn a double...
Overall Sniper Ghost Warrior 3 is a slightly below average shooter. It does have tight controls, some solid RPG elements in the form of load outs, weapon unlocks, etc and gunplay does feel satisfying. Sadly, however, the title never realizes its full potential and we are left with some mediocre...
