Tag: review
Starfield review – a giant leap for Bethesda, a small step for RPGs
ad_1 Our Verdict Starfield is a true behemoth of an RPG, and in many ways it’s the logical endpoint of Bethesda Game Studios’ well-worn formula. However, its massive scope pushes this formula to the absolute limit and the cracks begin to show, from feature creep to the stop-start nature of its exploration. Dedicated Bethesda fans...
Alan Wake 2 review – a new horror game classic
ad_1 Our Verdict Alan Wake 2 is a marvel, serving up intense gameplay, a twisty, dark story, and more secrets and surprises than you could possibly imagine. Remedy has outdone itself here, delivering a truly remarkable experience. I have to admit that I had my problems with the original Alan Wake. The storytelling and atmosphere were...
Assassin’s Creed Nexus review – an exciting leap of faith into VR
ad_1 Our Verdict Assassin’s Creed Nexus is an outstanding VR game that shows AAA developers how to bring their properties into a new platform the right way. Some minor buggy moments aside, Nexus is deserving of praise for the way it has stayed faithful and only added to the long-lasting legacy of the Assassin’s Creed …...
Valorant review – perhaps originality is overrated
ad_1 Valorant Verdict Valorant is not original. Rather, it’s a successful interpretation of and expansion on its inspirations, with impeccable gameplay, well-designed maps, and a dev team eager to refine it further. Riot Games has stayed in its lane for a long time. Keeping to itself, building League of Legends with a dabble in...
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 review – the worst CoD entry yet
ad_1 Our Verdict Modern Warfare 3 is an uninspiring trip down memory lane, hacking together old ideas in an attempt to create something new. With a campaign that even the most die-hard fans would struggle to enjoy, and a multiplayer mode that offers nothing fresh, it’s best to steer clear of this full-price travesty. Modern …...
Halo Infinite review – return of the Chief
ad_1 Our Verdict A phenomenal single-player experience that competes with the best this iconic series has to offer. Multiplayer needs a fair few structural tweaks, but still ultimately sparks joy. As the series that did more than any other to establish not only the original Xbox but all of its successors, Halo holds a special …...
Smite review
ad_1 Update: Smite is out now on Steam, so we’re republishing our review from when the game initially released. Additionally, we’ve overhauled our guide to Smite gods . We’ve also got 15 Ultimate God Packs to give away, and don’t forget to try the game for free here. “So it’s another free-to-play MOBA,” I thought to...
Warframe PC review
ad_1 Warframe is an oddity; but a popular one. It’s a third-person action shooter set inside spaceships. A free-to-play co-op romp where you shoot grimy alien things, and earn XP and credits to be spent on upgrades between missions. Think of it as an early free-to-play prototype of Bungie’s forthcoming Destiny: a cross between...
Lost Ark review – MMORPG excellence
ad_1 Our Verdict A superb dungeon crawler that’s held back from perfection by some crude monetisation practises and half-baked dialogue. Lost Ark is a bit of a strange case: it’s new in the global market, but has been one of the most-played games on earth for several years. Developed by a somewhat experienced Korean studio...
