My first 10 hours with on Nintendo Switch Lost Sphear felt pleasant but unspectacular. Just like the previous game from Square Enix developers Tokyo RPG Factory, I Am Setsuna (you can read my review of that here), it leans on a lot of classic JRPG elements, but the occasional moments of wonderful original ideas pulled me … Continue reading 10 Hours With… Lost Sphear
Month: January 2018
Horizon Zero Dawn Review
Developed by: Guerrilla GamesPublished by: Sony Interactive EntertainmentPlatform: PlayStation 4Release Date: Out Now To sum up Horizon: Zero Dawn in one, bittersweet sentence? It's the best game of 2017 that isn't The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. After the initial hours (as documented here), Horizon Zero Dawn hooks you like few games can and, … Continue reading Horizon Zero Dawn Review
Gaming Photo Album: Batman: Arkham Knight
Batman: Arkham Knight, as the conclusion the incredible Rocksteady-developed series, had a lot of expectation riding on it. Good, then, that it delivered. An epic and satisfying story, massive set pieces, and the mix of stealth and combat gameplay that made the series so popular. With the Photo Mode, you can capture Gotham and the … Continue reading Gaming Photo Album: Batman: Arkham Knight
Celeste Tackles Anxiety in a Way Only Games Can
-SPOILERS FOR CELESTE AHEAD- On January 27th 2018, a game named Celeste released on Switch, PS4, Xbox One and PC. This game first came onto my radar with an appearance in the January 11th Nintendo Direct Mini. The fast-paced platforming, in particular, drew me in. Also, it's from the same developer - Matt Makes Games … Continue reading Celeste Tackles Anxiety in a Way Only Games Can
FIFA 18 Shows How Third-Parties Can Succeed on Switch
Let's get thing very clear - FIFA 18 on Switch is missing a lot of the features present on other systems. Most notably, perhaps, is the lack of The Journey, a story mode of sorts that has you following the cinematic journey of Alex Hunter as he makes his, er, journey through the sport. Despite … Continue reading FIFA 18 Shows How Third-Parties Can Succeed on Switch
5 Switch Games We Need to Know More About
The big worry/criticism of Nintendo Switch right now is that, after a stellar first year, there isn't much concrete news about 2018. After stunning re-imaginings of two iconic Nintendo series in 2017 - Super Mario Odyssey and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - what can they possibly do to match that going … Continue reading 5 Switch Games We Need to Know More About
I Am Setsuna Review
Developed by: Tokyo RPG FactoryPublished by: Square EnixPlatforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo Switch (Reviewed), PCRelease Date: Out Now Tokyo RPG Factory, the developers behind I Am Setsuna, were created by Square Enix for one purpose - to make RPGs. In particular, ones that harken back to the classics such as Final Fantasy. For better or … Continue reading I Am Setsuna Review
The Secret Comedy of Batman: Arkham Knight
This isn't exactly a serious analysis of Batman: Arkham Knight. The Rocksteady-developed game that has supposedly ended the epic saga had huge set pieces, emotional moments, and thrilling action - but in amongst it all is a much-unknown comedic secret. The glory that is video calls. Occasionally in the story, Batman uses a heads-up display … Continue reading The Secret Comedy of Batman: Arkham Knight
Where Can Zelda Go After Breath of the Wild?
It's already been nearly a year since The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild released to widespread adoration on Nintendo Switch and Wii U. A year! While we recently has the Champions DLC, the main period of conversation for the game is starting to settle down. Other big-name titles like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Splatoon 2, … Continue reading Where Can Zelda Go After Breath of the Wild?
Gaming Photo Album: The Last of Us Remastered
-WARNING: EXPLICIT IMAGES AHEAD- You know what has been one of my very favourite additions to games over the last few years? Photo Mode, or any ability to take images more efficiently while gaming. This art form has so many moments of beauty that just fly by sometimes, and it is great to be able … Continue reading Gaming Photo Album: The Last of Us Remastered
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