Well isn’t this bloody brilliant. Trying to review a fighter is like trying to stop speeding train with your elbows. Usually with fighters the plot is non-existent or so underdeveloped aborting the little bastard wouldn’t cause a fuss. This means not having any story arc or character development to review which cuts down the playing time but also cuts down the amount... (more...)
Back to the Future: The Game Developer: Telltale Games Publisher: Telltale Games Platforms: PC, PS3, Wii, iOS Release Date: December 22, 2010 You know I’m beginning to feel like the only rational human being. When I heard that ‘Telltale’ were creating a game adaptation of the well-loved franchise ‘Back to the Future’, I didn’t jump out of my seat and thank... (more...)
A Valley Without Wind Developer: Arcen Games Publisher: Arcen Games Platforms: PC Release Date: 04.24.2012 A Valley Without Wind, created by Arcen Games, is an action platformer with an emphasis on exploration and collection that possesses deceptively deep RPG elements. It’s difficult to nail down exactly what genre AVWW falls under as it incorporates some... (more...)
MASS EFFECT 2 Developer: BioWare Publisher: Electronic Arts Platforms: XBox 360, PS3, PC Release Date: 26/01/2010 Stretch is a cynical Australian with gaming in his blood. He uses a variety of costumes, props and effects to review Video Games that people don’t really care about anymore…that explains his small audience. Today Stretch is taking a retrospective... (more...)
MacGuffin’s Curse is a game developed by Brawesome. I explored one of their previous games, Jolly Rover, and I had a lot of high praises to sing about that game. In fact, after playing that game, I was really looking forward to this one. Jolly Rover was a fun point and click adventure game with clever writing and fun puzzles. If you haven’t played it yet, you... (more...)
AWESOMENAUTS Developer: Ronimo Games Publisher: dtp entertainment Platforms: PS3, Xbox360 Release Date: May 2 The year is 3578. Conflict spans the stars. Huge robot armies are locked in an enduring stalemate. At the centre is a team of elite mercenaries fighting for the spoils of war: The Awesomenauts. Awesomenauts is a 2D sidescrolling Multiplayer Online Battle Arena... (more...)
World of Battles: Morningstar is a tactical RTS game in the same vein as the Total War series. You assemble an army to do battle with other well worn fantasy tropes for gold to upgrade your armies’ equipment or purchase additional unit types and XP to level up your Leader and open up new gameplay possibilities. You have the option of selecting your faction from... (more...)
I find the title a little ironic, here lies a post-apocalyptic city where poppin’ out to fetch a pint of milk is three to four hour climb away, murderous gangs are eager to beat you half to death and worse of all you look like Stevie Wonder tried to draw your face. Christ, I feel like kicking back the chair if the internet goes down for twenty minutes or Dappy releases... (more...)
It’s undeniable that the gaming industry is currently dominated by a slew of sequels and remakes. We are constantly bombarded with game previews that proudly boast the ‘best’ of graphics and gameplay, and it’s now becoming almost impossible to know nothing about games before their release. Sometimes, in the midst of the madness, a game is released that has little... (more...)
I hated the first Prototype. It was a boring orgy of violence, with a meandering story that left me completely unsatisfied and mentally drained. The last boss, in particular, is definitely a contender for my most despised moment in a video game. You heard me. But you know what? I was looking forward to Prototype 2. If there’s one game that could easily improve... (more...)
Prototype 2 is arriving as one of the hottest titles of April. It promises to bring us an explosive and gore-filled open-world experience. Before we continue, be sure to take a quick look at the trailer below. If you haven’t familiarized yourself with the Prototype series so far, here is a summary: Prototype is an open-world game set in New York, starring a man who... (more...)
I surprised myself by how easy it was to make this list. I love Dark Souls but it does have some atrocious moments that made me rage quit, punch my chair, groan, clench my controller and completely despise the game. I’m actually quite astounded by how much critical praise Dark Souls is receiving, since it doesn’t take much for someone to hate this game... (more...)
Dark Souls is not just a difficult video game. Once you embrace the challenge, the patience and skill required to survive simply become instinctual. This forlorn fantasy has more to offer than tough enemies and engaging combat, for Dark Souls is, without a doubt, one of the most magical and awe inspiring games I have ever played. It is filled with surprises, wonderment... (more...)
Mario Party has reached its 9th console entry and once again invites four players to utilize its classic board game style and explore a variety of themed lands collecting stars while avoiding certain spaces. Welcome to Mario Party 9 We haven’t seen a new Mario Party title for a while now. In fact, it’s been almost five years since Mario Party 8. Unfortunately, its... (more...)
Jolly Rover PC Review, It’s Jolly Good! A couple of questions might be in order right now. Ok, really just one. That question may be “What is Jolly Rover?” And the question only becomes more intriguing when it’s an indie game that people might have missed a couple of years back. Jolly Rover is a point and click adventure game made by Brawesome,... (more...)
What I am about to say will most definitely diminish my reputation as someone who is doing a surprisingly good job at pretending to be a credible Video Game Critic, but… …the Lost Planet series is my favourite video game franchise…ever. And yet, the games suck, I can easily admit to that. But I love the Lost Planet games for a very simple reason. It’s not... (more...)
Journey is emotionally-charged masterpiece by thatgamecompany and they present to you a simple concept: Take control of a mysterious being and head towards a mountain in the distance. Journey towards a distant mountain You push start and you play as nameless red-hooded creature of unknown origins. There are no explanations about your character, where it comes from and... (more...)
