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...)
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...)
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...)
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...)
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...)
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...)
RE: ORC (I’m too lazy to write it all) is a third-person shooter taking place in the Resident Evil universe, obviously. You play one of several operatives tasked with certain missions to…do something…I don’t know/care. A Brief Briefing Should I have gotten up to date with the setting and back-story of Resident Evil? Because I had NO idea why I was doing anything! Characters... (more...)
To say that the ending to Mass Effect 3 was polarizing is an understatement. From what I’ve seen, either you don’t care about the conclusion because you weren’t invested in the series, or you were immensely disappointed because you put so much time into the trilogy only for it to have a seemingly lazy pay-off. The key word there being: seemingly. It took me... (more...)
SSX franchise has always been about physics-driven snowboarding translating to incredible leaps, superhuman over the top tricks and funky beats. It is dangerous business rebooting a franchise, especially one that has lain dormant for a long time. Luckily, SSX is a game fans of the series have been longing for and the heart-pounding action returns and brings thrill either... (more...)
Good news for LittleBigPlanet fans! Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has today announced LittleBigPlanet Karting, the newest adventure in the award-winning LittleBigPlanetTM franchise, exclusively for PlayStation®3. Developed by United Front Games, in conjunction with Media Molecule, LittleBigPlanet Karting takes the ‘Play, Create, Share’ ethos of LittleBigPlanet... (more...)
Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, from 38 studios, is an epic, open-world RPG set in the world of Amalur: a mysterious and magical fantasy world created by names such as New York Times best-seller R.A. Salvatore, Elder Scrolls III-IV lead designer Ken Rolston and comic-book artist Todd McFarlane. What we have here, is a title that can proudly stand among today’s RPG giants. If... (more...)
Catherine is brought to us by Atlus and the fine team behind Persona. Not your traditional game, Catherine avoids the mainstream action, RPG, and FPS elements for the less used puzzle gameplay surrounded in a very adult theme. You’ll find yourself having quite a bit of fun in this twisted puzzler as you try to avoid the bizarre deaths of middle age men plaguing the... (more...)
Soul Calibur V brings us, again, the never-ending tale of souls and swords. Lucky for us, Soul Calibur V by Namco Bandai Games, appears to be the best installment of the series bringing us new fighters and better online than ever. The core of the game remains the same and with the latest additions, you now have few more reasons to love the game than before. Soul Calibur... (more...)
